Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Figures
Preface to the Second Edition
Acknowledgments
Overview
E-Books and Libraries
Self-Publishing and Libraries
The ”Long Tail”
Web 2.0 and Social Networking
The Information Commons, Open Access Serials, and Open Source Software
Globalization
References and Selected Readings
Overview
Who and What Will Be Studied?
Where are Data Collected?
When Should the Data Be
Collected?
Tips for a Good Study
Marketing Your Collection
Activities
References
Selected Readings
Overview
Purpose of Collection Development Policies
Basic Elements of a Collection Development Policy
References
Selected Readings
Considerations in the Selection Process
Selection Criteria
Selection Teams
Selection Differences for Internet Resources
Tools for Acquiring
and Selecting Materials
General-Review Sources Online
Other Selection Means
Open Access Movement
Summary
References
Selected Readings
The Principal Goal of Library Acquisitions
The Nature of Library Resources
Methods of Acquiring Materials
Sources of Library Materials
Out-of-Print Purchasing
Gifts and Exchanges
A Word on Formats
Discussion Questions
Selected
Readings
Overview
Accountability
Types of Budgets
Budget Scenarios
Setting Budget Priorities
Gathering Information for a Library Materials Budget Request
Bookkeeping Terminology 101
Activity
Selected Readings
Overview
Evaluating or Assessing the Collection
Deselection or Weeding the Collection
Discussion Questions
References
Selected Readings
Library Consortia
Cooperative Collection Development Defined
Benefits and Challenges of Cooperative Collection Development
Consortial and Access Relationships
Summary
References
Selected Readings
Overview
Copyright and Licensing
Digital Rights Management
Donations: Legal and Tax Issues
Diversity Issues
Americans with Disabilities Act Issues
Activities
Selected Readings
Professional Ethics
Intellectual Freedom and Censorship
Self-Censorship
Summary
References
Selected Readings
Overview
Preservation of Books and Other Physical Objects
Disaster Plans
Preservation of Digital Objects
Is Digitized Information Preserved (or Preservable)?
Who Should Archive an Electronic Resource?
Who Should Be Concerned with Preservation Issues?
Activity
References
Selected Readings
Overview
Views on the Future of Collection Development
By Type of Library
Discussion Questions
Selected Readings
Bibliography
Appendix
Index
