Table of Contents
Illustrations xv
Preface xvii
1 Introduction 1
What Is Collection Management? 3
Access to Information 4
Access and Value 6
Access Philosophy and Staff 7
Access and Literacy 8
Blended Collections 9
Access and Collaboration 10
New Approaches 10
Points to Keep in Mind 11
References 12
2 Intellectual Freedom and Ethics 15
Libraries, the First Amendment, and Intellectual Freedom 16
Ethics, Personal Beliefs, Biases, and Collection Management 19
Self-Censorship 21
Being Challenged 23
Access-Filtering 27
Bibliotherapy-Readers' Advisory Activities 29
Points to Keep in Mind 31
References 31
3 Collection Management 33
Components of Collection Management 34
Collection Management and Library Types 38
Institutional Libraries 39
Public Libraries 40
School Libraries 41
Special Libraries 42
Standards and Guidelines 43
Emerging Trends in Collection Management 45
Floating Collections 46
Taking on Collection Management Responsibilities 48
Points to Keep in Mind 50
References 51
4 Collection Management Policies 53
What Is a Collection Management Policy? 55
Creating a Policy 56
Stages of the Policy Development Process 57
What to Include 57
Details of a Basic Policy 58
Subject Areas Collected 60
Selection Responsibility 62
How to Select 63
Gifts and Deselection (Weeding) 63
Deselection/Discards 64
Collection Assessment/Evaluation 65
Complaints 65
Electronic Resources 65
Getting the Policy Approved 66
Points to Keep in Mind 67
References 68
5 Assessing User Needs 69
Concepts and Terms 71
Why Spend the Time and Effort on Service Community Studies? 73
Practical Aspects 76
Common Types of Data Collected 78
Data Collecting and Analysis Techniques 80
Key Informants-Gatekeepers 80
Focus Groups and Community Forums 80
Social Indicators 81
Field Surveys 82
Examples by Type of Library 85
Academic Libraries 85
Public Libraries 85
School Library Media Centers 86
Special Libraries/Information Centers 86
Data Visualization 88
Points to Keep in Mind 89
References 89
6 Selecting Materials 91
Engaging in Selection Activities 92
Institutional Setting and User Interests 94
Resources to Consult 95
What Is in the Collection/What Is Lacking 97
Language 99
Quality 101
Reviews 101
Starting Points for Reviews 102
Other Quality Factors 103
Cost Issues 106
Variations in Selection by Library Type 107
Academic Libraries-Community Colleges 107
College Libraries 108
University Libraries 109
Public Libraries 111
School Library Media Centers 115
Special Libraries 117
Quality or Demand 118
Points to Keep in Mind 119
References 119
7 Collection Management and Technical Services 123
Technical Services Functions 125
Cataloging and Metadata Services 126
Metadata 128
Acquisitions 130
Serials Control 130
Physical Processing 131
Bindery/Repair 133
Shipping and Receiving 135
Technical Services Workflow 136
Collection Management and Technical Services 138
Points to Keep in Mind 139
References 139
8 Acquisitions 141
Acquiring Materials 144
Acquisition Methods 146
Firm Orders 146
Standing Orders 146
Approval Plans 147
Demand-Driven and Evidence-Based Acquisitions 149
Blanket Orders 150
Subscriptions 151
Leases 152
Gifts 153
Exchanges 155
Vendor Selection 156
What the Firm Stocks 156
Vendor Technological Capabilities 156
Speed of Delivery 157
Financial Considerations 157
Additional Vendors' Services 158
Customer Service Considerations 159
Vendor Evaluation 161
Retail Outlets 163
Out-of-Print and Antiquarian Dealers 164
Fiscal Management 166
Estimating Costs 167
Allocating the Budget 168
Financial Records 170
Encumbering 171
Stewardship 173
Audits 174
Points to Keep in Mind 175
References 176
9 Assessing Collections and the Library 179
Collection Assessment Methodologies 183
Collection-Centered Methods 184
List Checking 184
Expert Opinion (Impressionistic Assessment) 186
Comparative Use Statistics 187
Using Standards as an Assessment Method 188
Use-Centered Methods 189
Circulation Studies 189
Customer Perceptions 190
Use of ILL Statistics 192
Bibliometric Studies 193
Deselection-Weeding 195
Public Libraries 197
School Library Media Centers 199
Special Libraries 200
Academic Libraries 200
Barriers to Deselection 201
Deselection Criteria 203
Storage 205
Points to Keep in Mind 207
References 208
10 Cooperation, Collaboration, and Consortia Issues 211
Background 213
Sharing Collection Items 214
Shared Collection Building 216
Sharing Collection Storage 219
Reasons for Engaging in Joint Ventures 220
Collaboration on the Personal Level 221
Making Collaborative Projects Work 222
Group Decision Making 224
Points to Keep in Mind 226
References 227
11 Print and Media 229
Producers of Library Collection Resources 230
Types of Producers 232
Media Formats 237
Media Issues 238
Audio Formats 239
Video 240
Other Material Formats 242
Maps and Globes 243
Games, Toys, and Puzzles 244
Graphic Novels 245
Prints and Photographs 247
Format Selection Considerations 248
Points to Keep in Mind 249
References 250
12 Serials 253
What Is a Serial? 254
Government Information 258
Serial Producers 260
Selection Models 260
Identifying Serials 263
E-Serials 263
Do E-Serials Save Libraries Money? 265
Managing Serials 267
Canceling Serials and Other E-Resources 270
Usage Data 272
Serial Management Tools 272
Points to Keep in Mind 274
References 274
13 E-Resources and Technology Issues 277
Differences Between Traditional and E-Resources 279
Selection Issues 281
Content 281
Limitations 283
Cost 283
People Issues 284
Technical Issues 284
Assessment Options 285
Cancellation or Loss of Service 287
E-Formats 288
eBooks 288
eReaders 289
Google Books Project 290
Alternatives to Google Books 292
Online Music/Audio 293
Video 295
Web Resources 297
Institutional Repositories 298
Open Access 302
Data Sets 304
Points to Keep in Mind 305
References 305
14 Preservation Issues 309
Libraries and Cultural Patrimony 310
Preserving the Investment in the Collection 312
Proper Handling 314
Environmental Control 315
Security 320
Disaster Preparedness 322
Digital Preservation 328
Conservation 334
Points to Keep in Mind 338
References 339
15 Legal Issues and Collection Management 343
Copyright Laws and Libraries 344
Fair Use and Copying 346
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) 347
Enforcement 349
Digital Rights Management (DRM) 351
Gifts and the IRS 353
Americans with Disabilities Act and Collection Management 355
Privacy 356
Points to Keep in Mind 359
References 359
Index 361
