Bibliography for the New Hospital Librarian

**Journals:**

[Journal of Hospital Librarianship]{.underline}, Haworth Press, Inc.

\"The Journal of Hospital Librarianship is...intended for the practicing
hospital librarian and others who organize and disseminate health
information to both the clinical health care professional and to the
consumer. The goal of the Editorial Board is to provide in-depth
articles on administrative, technical, and program issues relevant to
practicing hospital librarians; to provide practical tools and
innovative strategies for the dissemination of information particularly
as it relates to a competitive and transforming healthcare environment;
to provide an up-to-date analysis of new materials, products, and
services; and to provide hospital librarians a venue in which to
contribute tot he profession by writing and publishing\" Carole M.
Gilbert, Editorial. Journal of Hospital Librarianship 1(1); 1-2; 2001.

[Journal of the Medical Library Association]{.underline}. Chicago,
Medical Library Association.

This is the official journal of the Medical Library Association and is
published four times per year, in January, April, July and October.
Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily
represent those of the association. The *JMLA* is a continuation of the
*Bulletin of the Medical Library Association* (BMLA) beginning with v.
90, 2002. The *BMLA* began with n.s. v.1 in 1911 as the successor to the
*Medical Library and Historical Journal* (Association of Medical
Librarians), v. 1-5, 1903-1907; the *Journal of the Association of
Medical Librarians*, v. 1, 1902; and the *Medical Libraries*
(Association of Medical Librarians), v.1-5, 1898-1902 (official organ
through 1901). (Quoted from the JMLA title page.)

[Medical Reference Services Quarterly]{.underline}, Haworth Information
Press.

Publisher description: "This peer-reviewed journal is an essential
working tool for medical and health sciences librarians. For those
professionals who provide reference and public services to health
sciences personnel in clinical, educational, or research settings.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly covers topics of current interest
and practical value in the areas of reference in medicine and related
specialties, the biomedical sciences, nursing, and allied health. This
resource regularly publishes brief practice-oriented articles relating
to medical reference services, with an emphasis on user education,
database searching, and electronic information. Two columns feature the
Internet and informatics education. The journal extensively examines the
areas of information management education, microcomputer applications to
libraries, and end-user searching. Research articles in which practical
application is analyzed and clearly presented are also included. \"

[The One Person Library: A Newsletter for Librarians and
Management.]{.underline} Judith A. Siess.

\"THE ONE-PERSON LIBRARY was founded in 1984 by Guy St. Clair and Andrew
Berner to provide a forum for the discussion of management issues
associated with single-staff librarianship. In 1998 Judith Siess
purchased the newsletter as St. Clair and Berner focused their interests
on other issues of librarianship. Regular features include:

> What Would You Do? (management case studies, with reader comments)
>
> Found on the Web (interesting and useful sites from the World Wide
> Web)
>
> OPL Profiles (of other SOLO\'s)
>
> Technology Matters! (interesting and useful sites from the World Wide
> Web)
>
> Time Management (how to use your limited time more efficiently)
>
> Around the World (international meetings, news, people)
>
> OPL Management Tips and Quick Tips (ideas you can use)
>
> Conference Reports (from SLA, MLA, AALL, ALA, and other conferences
> around the world)
>
> Heard on the Listserv (issues on library-related listservs on the
> internet)
>
> Professional Reading (book reviews)
>
> Across My Desk (brief reviews of new publications of services that
> come to the attention of OPL.\" (Quoted from the OPL website)

**Library Standards:**

Hassig, R. A., L. Balogh, et al. (2005). \"Standards for Hospital
Libraries 2002 with 2004 revisions.\" [National Network]{.underline}
**29**(3): 11-17.

Published ABSTRACT: The Medical Library Association's Standards for
Hospital Libraries 2002 has been developed as a guide for hospital
administrators, librarians, and accrediting bodies to ensure that
hospitals have the resources and services to effectively meet their
needs for knowledge-based information. Specific requirements for
knowledge-based information include that the library be a separate
department with its own budget. Knowledge-based information in the
library should be directed by a qualified librarian who functions as a
department head and is a member of the Academy of Health Information
Professionals. The standards define the role of the medical librarian
and the links between knowledge-based information and other functions
such as patient care, patient education, performance improvement, and
education. In addition, the standards address the development and
implementation of the knowledge-based information needs assessment and
plan, the promotion and publicity of the KBI services, and the physical
space and staffing requirements. The role, qualifications, and functions
of a hospital library consultant are outlined. The health sciences
library is positioned to play a key role in the hospital. The increasing
use of the Internet and new information technologies by medical,
nursing, and allied health staffs, patients and the community require
new strategies, strategic planning, allocation of adequate resources,
and selection and evaluation of appropriate information resources and
technologies. The Hospital Library Standards Committee has developed
this document as a guideline to be used in facing these challenges
together. Revisions approved by the MLA Board of Directors, September
2004. (2004 revisions are in italics.)

**Books:**

Alire, C. A., Ed. (2000). [Library disaster planning and recovery
handbook.]{.underline} New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This unique handbook arises from one of the worst disasters ever to
strike an American Library - the 1997 flood that damaged 500,000 volumes
of the Colorado State University Library\'s bound journals and
monographs. Written by those managing the Library\'s recovery, this
handbook provides detailed advice and recommendations gleaned from years
of intensive efforts to restore collections and services.

Anderson, R. (2004). [Buying and Contracting for Resources and Services:
A how-to-do-it manual for librarians]{.underline}. New York,
Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Helps you to master the \"art\" of vendor relations and avoid the
headaches of licensing and contracting for materials. You will find
practical advice on handling sales calls, returns, issuing RFP\'s,
tracking vendor performance, dealing with unsolicited materials, and
switching vendors.

Baker, S. L. and W. F. Lancaster (1991). [The measurement and evaluation
of library services]{.underline}. Arlington, VA, Information Resources
Press.

Barclay, D. A., D. Halsted, et al. (2001). [Medical Library Association
consumer health reference service handbook]{.underline}. New York,
Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Barclay and Halsted list and annotate hundreds of sources for consumer
health information and illustrate the principles and practice of
consumer-health librarianship. The CD-ROM includes templates for
developing an effective consumer-health web site and for designing
in-house consumer health information brochures. This practical guide
covers standard resources for answering health-related questions,
discusses the art of the health-reference interview, and touches on such
related matters as the legal implications of providing consumer-health
information. In addition to the many indispensable printed
consumer-health resources, it puts a heavy emphasis on the use and
evaluation of electronic health information resources.

Bielefield, A. and L. Cheeseman (1999). [Interpreting and negotiating
licensing agreements: a guidebook of the library, research, and teaching
professions.]{.underline} New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Here is a practical guide designed to help non-lawyers understand
legalese and respond appropriately to licensing issues. Experts
Bielefield and Cheeseman provide: checklists to help you decide whether
or not to negotiate an agreement; which types of licensing agreements
serve your purpose; what you need in a license (including language never
to agree to and clauses that must be there); model and suggested
clauses; answers to frequently asked questions; an index of licensing
terms.

Bielefield, A. and L. Cheeseman (2006). [Technology and copyright law: a
guidebook for the library, research, and teaching
professions]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

In this updated edition, the authors expand on new developments in the
world of copyright, including those in the areas of legislation and case
law. Special chapters provide information on the law\'s enablement for
those who work with the blind and physically handicapped, and the use of
copyrighted materials in distance education. Includes: existing law -
what was it\'s intention, how it developed, where is it going; guidance
for making copyright decisions in day-to-day situations; electronic
classroom and international copyright agreements; glossary of important
terms and phrases and mandated words; lists of exclusive rights of
copyright holders, as well as limitations on those rights; and the TEACH
Act and its implications for libraries and classrooms.

Boorkman, J. A., J. Huber, et al., Eds. (2004). [Introduction to
Reference Sources in the Health Sciences]{.underline}. New York,
Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Prepared under the auspices of the Medical Library Association, this
updated and comprehensive fourth editions covers: organization of
reference collections; bibliographic sources for monographs and
periodicals; indexing & abstracting resources; U.S. government documents
and technical reports; dictionaries, terminology, & thesauri; handbooks
& manuals; drug information sources; consumer health, medical & health
statistics; directories & biographical sources; history sources; and
grant sources. The new edition also emphasizes the growth of electronic
resources and how they are used in conjunction with print sources.

Boucher, V. (1997). [Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook]{.underline}.
Chicago, American Library Association.

A step-by-step manual for ILL, serving both new and experienced staff in
libraries of any type and size. The need to understand the complexities
of getting materials for patrons from outside the library quickly and at
reasonable cost is even greater today because the volume of requests has
mushroomed. More than ever library workers need to do interlibrary loan
efficiently and effectively while faced with a rapidly changing
environment. This book was published in 1997 and you will need to locate
current procedures for today\'s technology. It does cover the basic
philosophy of interlibrary loan, copyright law compliance, the parts of
a citation, definition of terminology, responsibilities of both the
lending and borrowing libraries, management, and interlibrary
cooperation, most of which has not changed.

Chapman, L. (2004). [Managing acquisitions in library and information
services]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman.

Here is a major update to a classic acquisitions textbook. Packed with
checklists and real-life examples, this books provides authoritative
guidance on procedures and practice in acquisitions. It approaches the
acquisitions process logically through various stages from requests
through to the checking, ordering and receipt of library materials. This
new third edition takes full account of both online ordering, the
purchase of electronic materials automation of acquisitions, changes in
the supply chain, and consortia purchasing. It also covers acquiring
non-book materials, including electronic formats, government
information, music and audiovisual materials.

Chen, C.-s. D. (1995). [Serials Management: A practical
guide]{.underline}. Chicago and London, American Library Association.

From Preface: \"The intended audiences for this book are serials
librarians, nonprofessional serials supervisors, and library school
students\... This book places major emphasis on serials acquisitions
because that is the unique function in serials management. Collection
development and public services are discussed from the perspective of
how the acquisitions functions support them. \... \[Serials cataloging
is not discussed.\]\... Chapters 1 & 2 explain the definition and
characters of serials and the organization of serials management.
Chapter 3 discusses working relationships between collections
development and serials acquisitions function. Chapters 4, 5, & 6
explain acquisition techniques in detail: serials vendors, acquisition
methods, and acquisition processing. Serial preservation and bindery
issues are discussed in chapter 7. Chapter 8 analyzes serials records
and their control\... Types of public services that may be provided by
the serials department are explored in chapter 9. Serials automation,
covered in chapter 10, places emphasis on general concepts and issues
but not on the technical details of system selection and
implementation.\" There is a bibliography and an appendix.

Curtis, C. (2005). [E-journals: a how-to-do-it manual for building,
managing and supporting electronic journal collections.]{.underline} New
York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Publisher abstract: Donnelyn Curtis offers practical advice for helping
you and your staff optimize patron\'s online experiences. Outlines the
fundamentals and features of e-journals and shows how they fit into the
information-seeking behavior of users. Step-by-step help guides you
though a smooth and rapid transition to the electronic environment.
Curtis provides sound methodologies for selecting, ordering, receiving
and delivering electronic journals and tips for keeping current in an
ever-changing field. You will find clear and complete information about
tools and services to help libraries of all types and sizes license,
effectively manage, and evaluate the use of their e-journal collections.
Instructions for providing user-focused access to individual e-journals
through Web lists, the library catalog, and linking processes are
included. Special features include glossaries, sample collection
policies, a guide for standardizing titles for Web lists, tips for
creating an electronic journal spreadsheet, and more. \"An indispensable
reference for every serials and acquisitions librarian\...An essential
purchase for all libraries.\" *Library Journal, Starred Review*

Daubert, M. J. (1997). [Analyzing library costs for decision-making and
cost recovery]{.underline}. Washington, DC, Special Libraries
Association.

Eaglen, A. (2000). [Buying books; a how-to-do-it manual for
librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

The librarian\'s ultimate guide to buying books helps you understand the
book trade industry and leverage that understanding to improve
acquisitions. Includes: an overview of the book publishing industry;
guide to different types of book publishers; book creation; book
distribution; negotiating prices and return policies; avenues for book
purchasing; setting up and monitoring orders.

Forsman, R. B. (2000). [Administration and management in health science
libraries]{.underline}. Lanham, Md., Medical Library Association and the
Scarecrow Press.

Managing a medical library in a climate of rapidly changing technology
requires the astute manager to anticipate and then manage change.
Written by medical library professionals carefully selected for their
specific knowledge and experience, these essays cover fiscal management,
human resources, marketing library services, technology, facilities, and
strategic planning. Appendixes offer a list of skills recommended for
the career health sciences library professional and an annotated
bibliography on space planning. Rick B. Forsman is the Director of the
Denison Memorial Library in Denver, Colorado.

Gordon, R. S. (2005). [The Accidental Library Manager]{.underline}.
Medford, N.J., Information Today.

\"This in-depth look at library management includes sound, practical
advice from the author and from a variety of experts in diverse
settings. One of the great strengths of the book is the broad coverage
of the management of people, facilities, and budgets. Highly recommended
for the first time or veteran manager\" Quoted from Review by Dr. Julie
Todaro, Dean, Library Services, Austin Community College.

Gregory, V. L. (2006). [Selecting and Managing Electronic Resources: A
How-to-do-it manual for Librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schumann
Publishers.

Publishers abstract: Vicki Gregory has expanded and updated her classic
manual for coping with electronic resources accessibility, usability,
content and cost. Hailed as \"invaluable\" and \"definitive\" by
reviewers, this how- provides essential guidance for: collection
policies and processes; budgeting and acquisitions; evaluations and
assessment; preservation issues. Filled with figures, forms and
worksheets, this resource gives professionals the tools they need to
select and manage resources with ease.

Hallam, A. W. and T. R. Dalston (2005). [Managing budgets and finances:
a how-to-do-it manual for librarians and information
professionals]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This manual takes you through a step-by-step process detailing the nuts
and bolts of staying on time and on budget by establishing a timeline
for financial planning and tracking spending and fund allocation. With
proven strategies, detailed examples, worksheets, handouts, forms and
tips, this guide covers what you need to know to save money, build
resources, and handle every financial challenge. You\'ll also find
software suggestions to build and track budgets and helpful Web
resources. The appendices include a sample accounting manual, annual
report form, request for proposal, lease agreement, and security
guidelines.

Halstead, D., R. Jasper, et al. (2005). [Disaster Planning: A
how-to-do-it manual for librarians with planning templates on
CD-ROM]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Written by experienced librarians who know because they\'ve recovered
from disasters. This manual helps librarians prepare for natural and
man-made disasters. This book shows you how to: create a working
disaster team; establish a communications strategy; develop response
plans; identify the proper relief/recovery agencies for your library.
The companion CD-ROM is full of tools you can use, including: sample
disaster plans, a downloadable and customizable template for creating
your own disaster plan, links to disaster planning Web sites, a
comprehensive directory of electronic resources and planning aids, and a
disaster planning database with links to national agencies.

Hernon, P. and P. K. Bryant (1989). [Statistics for library
decision-making: a handbook]{.underline}. Norwood, N.J., Ablex Pub.
Corp.

Hoffmann, G. M. (2005). [Copyright in cyberspace 2: questions and
answers for librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Written in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, this
handbook provides the guidelines you need without confusing technical
jargon and legalese. Topics covered include: hyperlinks and framing,
browsing and caching, digital images, interlibrary loan and resource
sharing, e-reserves and class-based Web pages, library instruction and
distance education. New and expanded chapters features information on
the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, file-sharing, licensing, writing a
copyright policy and more.

Holst, R., S. A. Phillips, et al., Eds. (2000). [Medical Library
Association guide to managing health care libraries]{.underline}.
Chicago, New York, Medical Library Association & Neal-Schuman
Publishers.

Twenty-one experts have contributed to this text. Their individual
chapters offer specific, practical advice on administrative issues,
planning and marketing, financial management, space planning, collection
development, cataloging and classification, document delivery,
audiovisual services - every aspect of managing today\'s every-changing
health care library.

Jacob, M. E. L. (1990). [Strategic planning: a how-to-do-it manual for
librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Jacobson, T. E. and H. C. Williams (2000). [Teaching the New Library to
today\'s users: reaching international, minority, senior citizens,
gay/lesbian, first generation college, at-risk, graduate and returning
students and distance learners]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman
Publishers.

Filled with important information and strategies for serving a diverse
audience of students, this book is essential for today\'s academic
environment. Each chapter, written by a librarian who has hands-on
experience teaching the population about whom they write, provides
specifics about cultural contexts and differences, peer mentoring, and
motivation techniques. Chapters clearly demonstrate how linguistics,
cultural, age, and/or gender differences among student populations
actually can result in stronger library instruction development, and
more inventive library services.

Johnson, P. (2004). [Fundamentals of Collection Development and
Management]{.underline}. Chicago, American Library Association.

This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process of collection
development and management. Offers tips for organizing and staffing,
conceiving policy and creating budgets, and developing, marketing, and
evaluating collections. Drawing on research, including ideas from
business, management, organizational behavior, and sociology, you will
learn how to: allocate budgets; determine what to buy based on usage and
user needs; market your collections; integrate digital and traditional
resources; and find partners for cooperative collection development.
Practical tools include forms and charts that adapt to any library and
suggested references for selecting materials. Additional readings and
case studies provide a reality check to apply practices and theories
discussed. Combining history with theory, current thinking, and
practical advice, this is a resource for all library types.

Kahn, M. B. (2003). [Disaster response and planning for
libraries]{.underline}. Chicago, American Library Association.

This is an instruction manual for writing a disaster plan that covers
all the bases - response, prevention, and planning. Fire, water, mold,
construction problems, and power-outages - these unexpected mishaps
cannot only bring services to a halt but can also destroy collections.
Offering quick and efficient protocols, disaster response expert Miriam
Kahn comes to the rescue with a timely update of a step-by-step, how-to
guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters.
Includes information on prevention equipment and materials, and
preparing for technology recovery. One new case study on post-9/11
recovery and one mold scenario gives real-life examples of what can
happen and what to do. There are 43 reproducible checklists and forms
and a comprehensive list of resources.

Kantor, P. B., T. Saracevic, et al. (1999). [Valuing special libraries
and information services; \[summary and technical\] report of a project
for the Special Libraries Association]{.underline}. Washington, DC,
Special Libraries Association.

Kelsey, P. and S. Kelsey, Eds. (2003). [Outreach services in academic
and special libraries]{.underline}. Binghamton, NY, Haworth Information
Press.

This book examines the creation and delivery of outreach programs
designed to promote awareness of the library by meeting the information
needs of underserved or uninformed patrons. It contains the experiences
of academic and special librarians who describe a wide array of
successful outreach programs that are in place throughout the country.
This tool introduces you to current and highly innovative models of
outreach services implemented in a variety of library settings. It shows
how to use outreach programs to market new information resources and
services to library constituents. Contains charts, graphs, and
pictorials to help walk you through the process of creating an outreach
program at your library. Includes bibliographies, suggestions on how to
improve on existing designs, and the librarians\' \"wish list\" of ideas
they like to try in the future.

LaGuardia, C. and C. K. Oka (2000). [Becoming a Library
Teacher]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Here\'s a step-by-step guide to the tried and true methods for effective
preparation, presentation, and teaching in today\'s library. The authors
carefully examine the key elements of successful instruction, including
overcoming anxiety and building confidence; physically preparing through
voice, movement and body language; outline preparation; the use of
presentation software; and interpersonal dynamics.

Lavender, K. (2001). [Book Repair: a how-to-do-it manual for
librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This practical guide offers tips and techniques to help you successfully
perform sound repairs to you materials\...on any budget. There are
step-by-step instructions for cleaning, mending, hinge and spine repair,
strengthening paperbacks, wet and water-damaged books, mold and mildew,
book linings and pamphlet bindings. Lavender helps librarians use
acid-free materials, paper linings, and affordable tools and supplies to
preserve and protect collections.

Lipscomb, C. E., Ed. (1996). [Information access and delivery in health
science libraries]{.underline}. Current Practice in Health Science
Librarianship. Lanham, MD, Medical Library Association and Scarecrow
Press.

Nine authors combine their experience and expertise to discuss the
realities of circulation, interlibrary loans and document delivery, and
fee-based services in health sciences libraries. It is organized so that
the whole volume or individual chapters may be read as needed.
Appendixes provide further information on \"nuts and bolts\" issues like
automated circulation functions, shelving terminology, and shelving
measurements. A glossary of terms is also included. This book is
becoming dated. Therefore, supplemental reading will be needed
especially for technology related issues. However, the basic principles
remain unchanged. Carolyn E. Lipscomb held a variety of positions in her
20 years at the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, including Head of Circulation/Interlibrary Loan Services.

Martin, M. S. (1995). [Collection development and finance: a guide to
strategic library materials budgeting]{.underline}. Chicago, American
Library Association.

McDermott, I. E. (2006). [The Librarian\'s Internet survival guide:
strategies for the high-tech reference desk]{.underline}. Medford, N.J.,
Information Today, Inc.

Edited by Barbara Quint this updated and expanded second edition, Irene
McDermott presents new and improved troubleshooting tips and advice, Web
resources for answering reference questions, and strategies for managing
information and keeping current. In addition to helping librarians make
the most of Web tools and resources, this book offers practical advice
on privacy and child safety, assisting patrons with special needs,
Internet training, building library Web pages, and more.

MLA, Ed. (2005). [Medical Library Association Encyclopedic guide to
searching and finding health information on the Web.]{.underline} New
York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Volume 1: Search Strategies/Quick Reference Guide, 283 pages. Volume 2:
Diseases and Disorders/Mental Health and Mental Disorders, 329 pages.
Volume 3: Health and Wellness/Life Stages and Reproduction/Cumulative
Index, 210 pages. Health is one of the most frequently searched topics
in libraries. In this 3-volume encyclopedia each entry shows how an
experience medical information expert would approach the question. Also
covers such topics as: special searching issues; the reference
interview; supplementary search strategies; recommended search terms and
important sites; topic profile; hotline phone numbers; professional
organizations; patient support organizations and discussion groups.

Moorman, J., Ed. (2006). [Running a small library: a how-to-do-it
manual]{.underline}. How-to-do-it manuals for libraries. New York,
Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This how-to is written from the perspective of the small library and its
particular challenges and constraints. Tasks ranging from programming
and outreach to cataloging and circulation are all part of the job and
Moorman\'s advice about how to approach this multi-tasking deluge is
brilliant. A resource section is included on listing furniture,
automation, book/periodical vendors, listservs and discussion groups,
professional organizations, and more.

Porter, C. A. and E. B. Christianson (1997). [Special Libraries: a guide
for management]{.underline}. Washington, DC, Special Libraries
Association.

Portugal, F. H. (2000). [Valuating information intangibles: measuring
the bottom line contributions of librarians and information
professionals]{.underline}. Washington, DC, Special Libraries
Association.

The intangible values of libraries and information centers may be of
magnitude greater than their tangible value. To overcome some of these
measurement difficulties, this workbook presents four different
approaches to the intangible valuation of information.

Reed, S. G. (2001). [Making the case for your library: A How-to-do-it
manual]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This practical how-to is designed for library directors, staff,
trustees, and supporters who want to assertively advocate, promote,
defend, and ensure financial support for their libraries. The author
takes you step-by-step through the process of how to create, develop,
utilize, and share a powerful message. She covers all the basics of
planning, targeting, and implementing advocacy campaigns that work:
negotiating with the media (print and electronic), interviews and
questions, editorials and op-ed pieces, public service announcements,
presentations, graphics, and more. Actual examples of newsletters,
editorials, PSA scripts, promotional materials, annual reports, and
petitions are included.

Richards, D. T. and D. Eakin (1997). [Collection development and
assessment in health sciences libraries]{.underline}. Chicago, IL,
Medical Library Association and Scarecrow Press.

Introduces and defines the documentation and decision making processes
in collection development, explores organizational models for collection
development in health science libraries, and describes the rationales
and methodologies for assessing health sciences library collections. It
also explores the relationship of collection development and assessment
to other library functions and services, and addresses the budgeting
process. This work is intended for librarians in all types of health
sciences libraries but the principles and topics covered will have
application in science libraries as well. Daniel T. Richards was founder
of the Collection Development Section of the Medical Library Association
and was appointed Director of Biomedical Libraries at Dartmouth in 1991.
Dottie Eakin is Director of the Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M
University.

Ross, C. and P. Dewdney (1998). [Communicating Professionally: a
how-to-do-it manual for library applications]{.underline}. New York,
Neal-Schuman Publishers.

This second edition of the classic title from communications experts
Catherine Ross and Patricia Dewdney covers all types of communications
in the unique arena of library and information work. This book offers
guidance, tips, and suggestions for: Public speaking in workshops,
conferences, and group discussions; Designing newsletters, handouts, and
brochures; Creating press releases and public service announcements;
Writing memos, letters and formal reports; Conducting interviews and
interpersonal communications.

Siess, J. A. (2006). [The New OPL sourcebook: A guide for solo and small
libraries]{.underline}. Medford, NJ, Information Today, Inc.

This updated and expanded edition of the essential guide for small and
one-person libraries (OPL\'s) covers virtually every key management
topic of interest to OPL\'s. The author offers practical tips,
strategies, and case studies and takes an international perspective that
reflects the growing number of OPL\'s worldwide. A directory section
lists important organizations, publications, vendors and suppliers,
discussions lists, and Web sites.

Stielow, F. (1999). [Creating a virtual library: a how-to-do-it manual
for librarians]{.underline}. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Virtual libraries offer a single interface from which users can find out
about the library, examine its catalog, go to online databases, find out
about special collections or community services, and explore the rest of
the Web. This is a guide for librarians who are planning, setting up,
and maintaining a virtual library. This detailed manual will help even
the smallest institution localize Web resources without costly equipment
and phone lines. Part I, \"Rethinking the Web,\" considers the Web as a
new medium for providing library services and offers advice about
rethinking Web design principles in a library context. Part II,
\"Project planning and technical framework,\" covers all stages of
putting a virtual library online: needs analysis, planning, maintenance,
and eventual enhancement and change. Part III, \"Collections and special
resource development,\" lays out the principles for electronic
collection development and shows how to build special collections
ranging children\'s sites to multimedia collections. Librarians will
find successful strategies here to ensure that the special qualities of
their physical library are translated into cyberspace. This book is
aimed at the public library audience but concept can translate into the
Health Sciences Library.

Thompson, L. L. (2001). [Bibliographic management of information sources
in health science libraries]{.underline}. Lanham, MD, Medical Library
Association and Scarecrow Press.

Quoted from the book\'s introduction: \"An attempt to address current
practices in the organization and management of library resources - what
has always been called \'cataloging\'. The library is rapidly becoming
virtual. Traditional card catalogs are disappearing, journals and
textbooks are online, and Web sites with abundant information are
supplementing or even replacing many library reference materials. \...
With no systematic organization, the library would be nearly impossible
to use. It would be just a collection of books and journals with no
means to determine titles or location or content. \... This volume will
lead the reader through the cataloging process. It is meant for the most
part to be practical rather than theoretical. However, grounding in
basic theory is occasionally necessary.\"

Wood, M. S. and M. L. Association (1994). [Reference and Information
services in health sciences libraries]{.underline}. Metuchen, N.J.,
Medical Library Association and Scarecrow Press.

Quoted from the book\'s introduction: \"\...the emphasis is on
documenting current practice, state of the art, innovations, and trends
in health science libraries. \...more changes have occurred in the way
reference and information services are delivered by health sciences
librarians than, perhaps, has taken place in any earlier decade; the
1990\'s promise even more change.\" (And that promise has been
fulfilled.) \"As we head into the twenty-first century, librarians who
provide reference and information services must position themselves for
new and changing roles - with an increased dependence on new
technologies\[2\]. \...The \'new\' reference librarian must not only be
familiar with all of the \'traditional\' print reference sources, but
must have basic knowledge about computers, databases, and
telecommunications systems.\' (and the Internet.)\" While the basis are
still valid, most of the information about online databases and
reference resources needs to be updated.