{"product_id":"9781440880438","title":"Crash Course in Collection Development","description":"Author: Disher, Wayne\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781440880438\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Jun 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third edition of \u003ci\u003eCrash Course in Collection Development\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for librarians just entering the field and professionals in need of a refresher in effective library operations.\u003c\/b\u003e It now covers all aspects of collection development and management - including inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service - in all library environments including public, academic, and school libraries.\u003cbr\u003eFocusing on collection development basics, it begins with information on gathering statistics and analyzing community needs to design a collection that meets user needs. It goes on to guide users in writing a collection development policy, budgeting, selecting materials, managing vendor relations, understanding the publishing industry, merchandising and promoting the collection, and handling complaints.\u003cbr\u003eNewly included in the third edition is a discussion of new purchasing and lending models; information for academic and school librarians; and such new trends as libraries as spaces for users, collection diversity issues, makerspaces, nontraditional collections, pop-up libraries, the digital divide, and noncirculating collections.\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Wayne Disher has once again written a practical and simple introduction to an important, complex, and evolving area of library service.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46636897534110,"sku":"UBD-9781440880438","price":99.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781440880438.jpg?v=1774399123","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781440880438","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}