LEADER 02652nam 2200553Ia 450 001 9910780498903321 005 20230607214359.0 010 $a0-8389-9957-3 035 $a(CKB)111087028062590 035 $a(EBL)289076 035 $a(OCoLC)476043502 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000137691 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11141844 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000137691 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10088697 035 $a(PQKB)11726957 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3001564 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC289076 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3001564 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10179758 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL289076 035 $a(EXLCZ)99111087028062590 100 $a20010918d2002 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aDeveloping an outstanding core collection$b[electronic resource] $ea guide for libraries /$fCarol Alabaster 210 $aChicago $cAmerican Library Association$d2002 215 $a1 online resource (205 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-8389-0819-5 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aPREFACE; 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; 330 $a''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 y 606 $aPublic libraries$xCollection development$zUnited States 606 $aCollection development (Libraries)$zUnited States 615 0$aPublic libraries$xCollection development 615 0$aCollection development (Libraries) 676 $a025.2/1 700 $aAlabaster$b Carol$01485594 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910780498903321 996 $aDeveloping an outstanding core collection$93704803 997 $aUNINA