Working with Library Collections
An Introduction to Technical Services for Support Staff
Series: Library Support Staff Handbooks;
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Product details:
- Edition number 2
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
- Date of Publication 13 November 2025
- Number of Volumes Hardback
- ISBN 9798765156247
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages208 pages
- Size 254x177.8 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 37 bw images, 15 tables 700
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Short description:
In this one book, you'll find everything a library support staff member needs to know to meet ALA's competencies for support staff working with library collections.
MoreLong description:
Library support staff who work with collections assist with the processes that put library materials on the shelf or online; this work requires knowledge and understanding of publishers, vendors, preparing items for use, and caring for items in the collections. Working with Library Collections: An Introduction to Technical Service for Support Staff is a text for library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries.
This book will guide support staff to better:
ï¿1⁄2 Know how to use an integrated library system and other appropriate online tools.
ï¿1⁄2 Know the basic principles of collection development and management.
ï¿1⁄2 Assist with decisions regarding selection, de-selection, retention, and replacement of all types of library resources.
ï¿1⁄2 Know the basic principles, and can apply, the appropriate procedures to the processes that provide users with access to a wide variety of content.
ï¿1⁄2 Know the various ways in which content, in multiple formats, is produced and distributed to libraries.
ï¿1⁄2 Understand the value of resource sharing agreements and apply them to collection decisions.
ï¿1⁄2 Know and use the recognized standard evaluative sources to assist with collection development.
ï¿1⁄2 Know the principles and practices of cataloging materials.
ï¿1⁄2 Know the principles and basic practices regarding the preservation of library resources.
ï¿1⁄2 Apply appropriate methods and techniques for accurate preparation of library resources
ï¿1⁄2 Can explain and apply policies regarding library collections.
The Library Support Staff series is aimed for staff that work in libraries and want to enhance their skills; college professors who teach library support staff instruction; and/or students who seek academic credit. Each book in the series addresses a specific course in an academic curriculum for library support staff. Content of each book in the series is aligned with American Library Association competencies for accredited programs and learning for library support staff (ALA-LSSC). The text is written in clear language with practical examples of how performance can contribute to exemplary library service.
Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
List of Figures
List of Tables and Textboxes
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I COLLECTIONS
Chapter 1: Library Collections Today
Chapter 2: Collection Development
Chapter 3: Selection
Chapter 4: Acquisitions
Chapter 5: Collection Management
Chapter 6: Inventory and Deselection
PART II TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 7: Technology Tools and Services
Chapter 8: Collection Statistics and Use
Chapter 9 Cataloging and Classification
PART III COLLECTION CARE
Chapter 10: Preparing Materials for Circulation
Chapter 11: Preservation and Security
Chapter 12: Basic Material Repair
Glossary
Index
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