Health Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442274211)

Health Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century is intended for those with any level of experience in health sciences collection management. This book from the authoritative Medical Library Association starts with the context of health sciences publishing and covers the foundations of selection, budgeting, and management. It won't tell new librarians what to buy but will give them background and criteria that should go into their selections. However, the focus of this book is not only on best practices but also on the big picture and the deeper changes in the field that affect decision making. Subjects not always covered in many collection development textbooks such marketing or accessibility are included because they are part of the larger collections landscape.

Chapter contributors bring their own perspectives to the topics. Stories of different libraries' experiences bring interesting topics to the forefront in practical, specific, and timely detail. While whole books have been written that go into some of these topics more in depth on their own, the treatment of each topic here focuses on the unique perspective and concerns of the collection manager.

Author: Susan K. Kendall
ISBN-10: 1442274212
ISBN-13: 9781442274211
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2018
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2018