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Skillfully acquisitions and collection development plays a key role in creating exceptional libraries. These authoritative resources provide the guidance you need to build and maintain the comprehensive, high-quality collection your customers demand.Get expert advice on: -- Selecting material from serial to CD-ROMs-- Participating effectively in the budget process-- Evaluating your existing collections and vendorsPresents an overview of vendor services available for ordering in-print materials. Describes procedures for both manual and automated ordering systems.ALA Resources and Technical Services Division Staff is the author of 'Guide to Performance Evaluation of Library Materials Vendors' with ISBN 9780838933695 and ISBN 0838933696.
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