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Evans, G. Edward; Intner, Sheila S.; Weihs, Jean – 2002
This updated edition covers all aspects of library technical services--from acquisitions to managing the cataloging department--with new emphasis on automation as it affects technical services work and those skills that can be developed through work experience or classroom instruction. Part One, General Background, consists of four chapters that…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Consortia, Library Administration
Scholtz, James C. – 1995
This book serves as a manual for librarians and library students on the wide range of decisions and tasks related to bringing video material into the library collection. It outlines not only many of the milestones in the video industry from 1970 to 1994 but also many of the practices and trends in video marketing, pricing, and distribution. Advice…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Fair Use (Copyrights), Library Acquisition, Library Material Selection
Millsap, Larry; Ferl, Terry Ellen – 1997
In a highly automated technical services environment, catalogers must know how to create original descriptive cataloging records which can be shared with other libraries. This second edition on descriptive cataloging for the AACR2R (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition, 1988 revision with 1993 amendments) contains 50 new exercise examples…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Classification
Nisonger, Thomas E. – 1998
This volume reviews current options for handling serials problems and clarifies fundamental issues in one of the greatest challenges confronting today's library and information science professionals. Focusing on the management of serials in libraries and the role of serials in scholarly communications, this book combines descriptive and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgeting, Citation Analysis, Decision Making
Bolvin, Boyd M.; And Others – 1983
This module on Collection Management and Administration introduces the student to circulation systems, records management, collection management, and interlibrary loans. The capabilities and limitations of various types of circulation systems and how to charge out and discharge materials are discussed. Units also cover how to use statistics; how…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Distance Education, Grants, Higher Education
Bolvin, Boyd M.; West, Sharon – 1984
This second module in a three module program examines the types of materials and services that are available in a community information center or library and the tools or sources for obtaining them. The module covers: ways in which books and other materials are arranged and organized; descriptions of library catalogs and the basic information…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Cataloging, Community Information Services, Distance Education
Pattie, Ling-yuh W., Ed.; Cox, Bonnie Jean, Ed. – 1996
This book is a baseline guide for professionals and library school students on issues that concern the selection and bibliographic control of electronic resources, from both conceptual and pragmatic standpoints. The book includes the following articles: (1) "Foreward" (Lois Mai Chan); (2) "Introduction" (Ling-yuh W. (Miko)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records
