Making a Collection Count

A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management

By: Holly Hibner, Mary Kelly

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Paperback | 1 February 2023 | Edition Number 3

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182 Pages

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15.2 x 23.0 x 1.5

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Making a Collection Count, A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management, Third Edition is unique in its focus on collection quality, including topics on making the most of a library collection budget, performing physical inventory, and gathering/using data and statistics about collection use. Beyond collection development, this title looks at the entire lifecycle of the collection and those with responsibilities at each step.

Takes on new topics important in collection management such as expanded sections on inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
Covers world events such as the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, as well as new technology-based collections and streaming services available in libraries and how they have changed the way we approach collection development
Includes a new chapter on library budgets

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"...an interesting and unique approach to collection management for public, academic, school, and special libraries by using a holistic approach...Overall, Making a Collection Count: A holistic approach to library collection management is a great resource. With easy-to-follow tables, color illustrations, a sample form (Appendix A), a sample academic library collection management policy (Appendix B), and an index, this book is ideal for anyone interested in or just starting collection management. This book can serve as a refresher for those currently working in collection management or beneficial for those seeking guidance to view or address their collection management differently." --Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship

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