Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598847437)

This easy-to-use, comprehensive guide shows how to establish a floating collection in any library--regardless of type or size.

Despite its increasing popularity, there are few published works about floating and floating collections. Virtually no one has addressed critical long-term issues like core collections, material selection, and weeding after floating has taken place. Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success makes all of this urgently needed information available in one place.

This unique guidebook defines "floating," explains the pros and cons, explores the impact of floating collections on collection work, and enables readers to establish a floating collection in any library. Not only does this book help librarians to decide rationally if, how, and when to float, it also outlines a how-to process for maximum success based on the real-world experience of many systems and identifies ways to maximize the advantages of a floating collection. In addition, the author addresses common collection concerns and outlines workable solutions for problematic issues that can arise.

Author: Wendy K. Bartlett
ISBN-10: 1598847430
ISBN-13: 9781598847437
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2014
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 151