Alabaster, Carol.

Developing an outstanding core collection a guide for libraries / [electronic resource] : Carol Alabaster. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : American Library Association, 2010. - x, 212 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The philosophy of adult core collections -- Developing a core collection policy statement -- Selecting a core collection -- Creating and maintaining core collections -- Implementing the core collection -- Core selection resources and works cited -- Sample core lists with selection criteria and sources.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780838999363 (electronic bk.)




Public libraries--Collection development--United States.


Electronic books.

Z687.2.U6 / A43 2010

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