Fundamentals of Technical Services

Written by librarians working and teaching on the front lines, this guide uses a functional, hands-on approach...
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Author: John Sandstrom
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Fundamentals of Technical Services by Sandstrom, John

Fundamentals of Technical Services

$1,259.17

Fundamentals of Technical Services

$1,259.17
Author: John Sandstrom
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Written by librarians working and teaching on the front lines, this guide uses a functional, hands-on approach to lay out the basics of technical services, from acquiring new materials to making them available to library users. Perfect for those just moving into the profession, as well as library staff in need of a brush up, Fundamentals of Technical Services concisely examines What precisely Technical Services are, with a brief history of the field Collection development and acquisitions, including budgeting, ordering, and receiving Metadata and cataloging, from MARC to RDA Dealing with different kinds of materials, including books/monographs, serials, video, audio, and electronic/e-resources The basics of physical processing Systems such as ILS, ERM, and EDI Collection maintenance issues such as book repair/preservation and weeding Authority control and database maintenance Vendors, contracts, workflow, and other administrative functions Forward-looking analysis of important trends and developments such as pricing, consortia/co-ops, languages of materials, and outsourcing

Author: John Sandstrom, Liz Miller
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Published: 10/28/2014
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781555709662


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/15/2015 pg. 97

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