num_pages: 200
description: In this practical handbook, newly updated for 2010, Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money. She addresses key collection development questions, including    What criteria are used to identify a core title?    What is the process for making selections?   How is a collection maintained and improved?   How are core titles tracked in the library's acquisition and circulation systems?    Packed with selection resources and sample core lists in seven subject areas, this soup-to-nuts manual will be useful whether you are starting from scratch or revitalizing an existing collection.
language: English
title: Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries
publisher: ALA Editions