- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (Sep 30 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1563088924
- ISBN-13: 978-1563088926
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 494 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #573,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This guide, offering readers procedural and philosophical approaches to acquisitions, is composed of 12 chapters that cover the organization of acquisition departments; acquisitions systems; the publishing industry; vendor selection and evaluation; evaluation of books, media, serials, electronic resources, and out-of-print and antiquarian items; gifts and exchange programs; bindery operations; outsourcing; and professional ethics. The text is strengthened by an index, comprehensive glossary, and an appendix with supplemental Internet sites and print resources. Readers will appreciate the book's clear organizational structure, accessible text, and sound explanations. An enlightening resource full of insightful information, this guide fills an important gap in acquisition management studies. RBB
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"[A] thorough, accurate, up-to-date textbook covering all aspects of acquisitions....This is an excellent tool kit for new acquisitions librarians and support staff but also a fine reference for experienced acquisitions professionals. Highly recommended for library schools and for all acquistions departments." -
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management,
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Paperback)
Acquisitions has traditionally been given short shrift by most library schools. Books on the subject are rare and dated (Melcher on Acquisitions, 1971, by Daniel Melcher; Stephen Ford's The Acquisition of Library Materials, 1973). To remedy this situation, Wilkinson (associate dean, library services, Univ. of New Mexico) and Lewis (director of collection management and resource acquisitions, UNM) have written a thorough, accurate, up-to-date textbook covering all aspects of acquisitions: the organization of acquisitions departments, acquisitions systems, the publishing industry, vendors, gifts and exchange programs, bindery operations, outsourcing, and the acquisition of books, media, serials, electronic resources, out-of-print, and antiquarian materials. A chapter is devoted to professional ethics, an important but seldom discussed aspect of acquisitions. Within a philosophical framework for acquisitions, the authors focus on the nuts and bolts of daily decisions, such as selecting a vendor. They also address less frequently encountered situations, such as unscrupulous publishers and unsolicited gifts. The appendix offers electronic discussion lists, Internet sites, organizations, and reference books relevant to acquisitions, and more. This is an excellent tool kit for new acquisitions librarians and support staff but also a fine reference for experienced acquisitions professionals. Highly recommended for library schools and for all acquisitions departments.-
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3.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
well organized and thoughtful,
By Susan C. Awe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Hardcover)
Wilkinson and Lewis present new and useful analysis of the organization of acquisitions and the systems these departments use as well as ways to evaluate vendors and library materials. They cover all aspects of acquisitions accurately and completely. Very timely for all libraries.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Practical and insightful.,
By G. L. Storrs - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Paperback)
This acquisitions text contains sound procedural information and practical advice. It provides essential tips for both the beginner and more seasoned professional alike. The chapters on vendor selection and professional ethics are especially worthwhile. The appendix is a great starting point for students and new librarians to identify library conferences, organizations, discussion lists, and internet sites. Highly recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good overview,
By twila - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Paperback)
For librarians looking for a good general overview of library acquisitions, I recommend this book. The authors have produced a book that can be useful for new acq folks and library generalists who are looking to gain a better understanding of acquisitions.
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