Weeding library collections (Research studies in library science)

by Stanley J. Slote

Slote shows you how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872871053
• ISBN13: 9780872871052
• Release Date: December 1977
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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