Acquisition in Different and Special Subject Areas

By Linda S Katz

In this book, you'll find profiles, methods, and processes for acquisitions in specialized subject areas, such as local and regional poetry, oceanography, educational information in electronic formats, popular fiction, regional and ethnic materials, and more. Seasoned acquisitions librarians share their experiences in gathering the hard-to-find materials their libraries' highly specialized clients need to access. You'll also examine issues surrounding the acquisition of new reference tools that are vital in today's emerging electronic environment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789022907
• ISBN13: 9780789022905
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 8.4"