02652nam 2200553Ia 450 991078049890332120230607214359.00-8389-9957-3(CKB)111087028062590(EBL)289076(OCoLC)476043502(SSID)ssj0000137691(PQKBManifestationID)11141844(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000137691(PQKBWorkID)10088697(PQKB)11726957(MiAaPQ)EBC3001564(MiAaPQ)EBC289076(Au-PeEL)EBL3001564(CaPaEBR)ebr10179758(Au-PeEL)EBL289076(EXLCZ)9911108702806259020010918d2002 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDeveloping an outstanding core collection[electronic resource] a guide for libraries /Carol AlabasterChicago American Library Association20021 online resource (205 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8389-0819-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.PREFACE; The Philosophy of Adult Core Collections; Developing a Core Collection Policy Statement; Selecting a Core Collection; Creating and Maintaining Core Collections; Implementing the Core Collection; Bibliography: Core Selection Resources and Works Cited; Sample Core Lists with Selection Criteria and Sources; INDEX; ''Creating an adult core collection for a public library is an extremely complex and challenging endeavor.''—from the Preface. This practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on not only how to build a core collection from scratch but also how to maintain and revitalize an existing collection. Building on the basics, this comprehensive guide to core collection development offers ready-to-use advice on developing a collection policy statement, selecting user-appropriate sources, and ultimately serving your constituency with the best possible collection. With an eye toward quality and yPublic librariesCollection developmentUnited StatesCollection development (Libraries)United StatesPublic librariesCollection developmentCollection development (Libraries)025.2/1Alabaster Carol1485594MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910780498903321Developing an outstanding core collection3704803UNINA