Booklist
This guide, offering readers procedural and philosophical approaches to acquisitions, is composed of 12 chapters that cover the organization of acquisition departments; acquisitions systems; the publishing industry; vendor selection and evaluation; evaluation of books, media, serials, electronic resources, and out-of-print and antiquarian items; gifts and exchange programs; bindery operations; outsourcing; and professional ethics. The text is strengthened by an index, comprehensive glossary, and an appendix with supplemental Internet sites and print resources. Readers will appreciate the book's clear organizational structure, accessible text, and sound explanations. An enlightening resource full of insightful information, this guide fills an important gap in acquisition management studies. RBB
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Book Description
This latest addition to the internationally acclaimed Library and Information Science Text Series presents up-to-date information on acquisitions management. The authors provide a thorough treatment of procedural and philosophical approaches, from a discussion of the organization of acquisitions departments to an exploration of professional ethics.
