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This guide, a supplement to the ALA's Guide for Written Collection Policy Statements, is meant to assist librarians, both music specialists and generalists, who are responsible for writing collection development policies for music collections in academic, conservatory, and public libraries. It includes a checklist for writing a collection development policy, an outline of elements with examples from actual collections, and an example of a complete collection development policy.
Libraries of all types and sizes that work with music collections will benefit from this useful collection development tool. Technicalities ...very useful publication. Guides should be succinct and practical, and this publication is both. Library Collections, Acquisitions and Technical Services ...the Guide's focus upon music collection development policies is unique...concise and thorough treatment...Recommended for large public, academic, and music libraries. Library Journal
| Preface | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Checklist for Writing a Collection Development Policy for Music | p. 1 |
| Outline of a Sample Policy with Examples | p. 21 |
| Introduction | p. 22 |
| Summary of the scope of coverage at current collecting levels | p. 33 |
| Detailed analysis of the collection | p. 42 |
| Middlebury College Music Library Collection Development Policy | p. 69 |
| Obtaining Copies of Policies | p. 91 |
| Glossary | p. 93 |
| Notes | p. 99 |
| Selected Bibliography | |
| Writing Collection Policies | p. 103 |
| Music Collections: Development and Assessment | p. 104 |
| Index | p. 107 |
| About the Authors | p. 111 |
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ISBN: 9780810840065
ISBN-10: 0810840065
Series: Music Library Association Technical Reports
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 128
Published: 7th February 2001
Dimensions (cm): 23.8 x 15.5
x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.34
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