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Gross, Margarete – Library Journal, 1993
Briefly reviews 41 books and periodicals about antiques and collectibles such as glassware, porcelain, dolls, buttons, ceramics, folk arts, furniture, jewelry, rugs, textiles, and woodenware. Books are arranged in the following topic areas: price guides; general surveys; out-of-print titles; trends; conservation and restoration; dealers; and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Hobbies, Library Collection Development
Pearl, Nancy – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses 10 misconceptions that publishers have about libraries. Issues include library book budgets; purchasing paperbacks, multiple copies, best sellers versus reference books, and books as opposed to software/hardware; sources of information on new publications; promotional events; and different functions of libraries and bookstores. (JKP)
Descriptors: Books, Bookstores, Budgets, Computer Software
Mosley, Shelley; And Others – Library Journal, 1996
Examines the problem of book theft in libraries, including why people steal; titles and subjects most frequently stolen; budget impacts; collection redevelopment; and a list of 31 suggested prevention measures, including policy issues; security measures; facility design; automated system tracking capabilities; collection strategy; and…
Descriptors: Books, Crime Prevention, Economic Factors, Library Collection Development
Sapp, Gregg – Library Journal, 1994
Provides an annotated bibliography of the 39 best science and technology books from 1993 in the areas of animal life, astronomy, biography, chemistry, earth science, environmental sciences, evolution, mathematics, medical sciences, natural history, paleontology, philosophy of science, physics, psychology, general science, and technology. Ethical…
Descriptors: Animals, Annotated Bibliographies, Astronomy, Biographies
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1998
A Library Journal survey of 2000 public libraries investigated adult book expenditures and circulation. This article presents statistics on purchasing power and circulation, sources used for purchasing decisions, where books are purchased, top circulating genres, topics of increased patron and librarian interest, topics being weeded and replaced,…
Descriptors: Adults, Books, Fiction, Library Circulation
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1998
Reports on the book-buying trends and predilections of libraries at two-year colleges, four-year colleges, universities, and large research institutions. Four tables and figures show findings for purchasing power of academic libraries; areas academic librarians believe need more titles; most-bought book categories; and sources used to make…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Budgeting, Decision Making
