Collection Management Basics (Library and Information Science Text Series)
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Collection Management Basics (Library and Information Science Text Series)
Several factors influence the information’s value;
Institutional setting 2) User interests/needs 3) Resources to consult 4) What exists in the 5) Known collection gaps 6) Depth and breadth of 7) Language of the material and local interest 8) Quality evaluation (10 subcategories) 9) Cost/usage assessment to identify potential items 10) Cost visa vie available funds collection 11) Availability of ite
... See moreas the importance of the information wants increases, so too do the amounts of money, time, and other resources organizations or people are willing to expend to secure accurate information.
Library subject specialists
four attributes of modern public libraries.
One of the most obvious resources is bibliographies.
it is very useful when you need to verify some information about a known item