Trends in rare books and documents special collections management
Edition: 2014 ed.
Publisher: Primary Research Group
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 77
ISBN-13: 9781574402971
Subjects: Rare books; Rare book librarianship; Antiquarian booksellers; Libraries; Special collections; Manuscripts; Special libraries; Administration; Collectors and collecting
Description: "The study presents detailed interviews with the directors of rare books and document collections at Duke University, the University of Saskatchewan, Cardiff University, Bryn Mawr College, Hamilton College, the University of Glasgow, and Amherst College. The directors discuss in detail issues such as collection security, acquisitions, donor management strategy, digitization, marketing and outreach to students, faculty and outside users, exhibits, budgets, and much more."--