Rare book librarianship : an introduction and guide /
Galbraith, Steven Kenneth.
Smith, Geoffrey D.(Geoffrey Dayton),1948-
"Successfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [165]-172) and index.
"Our time" and staying relevant -- A brief history of rare book libraries -- Rare books as texts and historical artifacts -- Getting to know your collections -- Caring for and preserving rare books -- Digitization -- Security and disaster preparedness -- Collection development -- Accessioning and cataloging -- Copyright -- Outreach -- Continuing education -- Selected reference resources.
"Successfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume"-- Provided by publisher.
Rare book librarianship.
Libraries
Rare books
Rare book libraries