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Kay Ann Cassell

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Description:The massive shift in how information is now published and collected has space, cost, and service policy implications for every library's reference collection. This detailed how-to has two first, to help reference librarians plan, select, and develop these new collections; second, to help them rework their services in light of changing collections. Cassell discusses selection criteria (with examples), examines the future of the format in the reference collection, and the types of material ( full text encyclopedia or index). Readers are guided through the necessary collection development decisions, including the advantages and disadvantages of print vs. electronic media for content, content appropriateness for the format, demand, cost (required software and hardware), space (required equipment), time (installation), and the learning curve needed to use -- and teach -- new electronic reference tools. Details on reference book publishers and trends, recommended print and electronic evaluation tools, user and staff education, suggestions, model policies, checklists, forms, and planning tools for the new reference department complete this practical and essential manual.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Developing Reference Collections (How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians). To get started finding Developing Reference Collections (How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The massive shift in how information is now published and collected has space, cost, and service policy implications for every library's reference collection. This detailed how-to has two first, to help reference librarians plan, select, and develop these new collections; second, to help them rework their services in light of changing collections. Cassell discusses selection criteria (with examples), examines the future of the format in the reference collection, and the types of material ( full text encyclopedia or index). Readers are guided through the necessary collection development decisions, including the advantages and disadvantages of print vs. electronic media for content, content appropriateness for the format, demand, cost (required software and hardware), space (required equipment), time (installation), and the learning curve needed to use -- and teach -- new electronic reference tools. Details on reference book publishers and trends, recommended print and electronic evaluation tools, user and staff education, suggestions, model policies, checklists, forms, and planning tools for the new reference department complete this practical and essential manual.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Developing Reference Collections (How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians). To get started finding Developing Reference Collections (How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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