The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Library and Information Science Text Series)

by Frances C. Wilkinson, Linda K. Lewis

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This latest addition to the internationally acclaimed Library and Information Science Text Series presents up-to-date information on acquisitions management. The authors provide a thorough treatment of procedural and philosophical approaches, from a discussion of the organization of acquisitions departments to an exploration of professional ethics. Organized into 12 chapters, the work covers every aspect of acquisitions management and addresses some major changes that have recently occurred in the acquisitions arena. Chapters include:

Organization of Acquisitions Departments

Acquisitions Systems

Publishing Industry

Domestic and Foreign Vendor Selection and Evaluation

Acquiring Books and Media

Acquiring Serials

Acquiring Electronic Resources

Acquiring Out-of-Print and Antiquarian Dealers

Gifts and Exchange Programs

Bindery Operations

Outsourcing Acquisitions

Professional Ethics An appendix offers a wealth of Web sites and print resources on topics related to acquisitions, including automated acquisitions systems, conferences and seminars, vendor sites, electronic discussion lists, journals, and organizations. A comprehensive glossary and index are also included. This standard text will prepare students to assume leadership positions in the field and help acquisitions staffs stay abreast of changes and practices.

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Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

Practical and insightful., 2008-01-20
This acquisitions text contains sound procedural information and practical advice. It provides essential tips for both the beginner and more seasoned professional alike. The chapters on vendor selection and professional ethics are especially worthwhile. The appendix is a great starting point for students and new librarians to identify library conferences, organizations, discussion lists, and internet sites. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

good overview, 2008-01-15
For librarians looking for a good general overview of library acquisitions, I recommend this book. The authors have produced a book that can be useful for new acq folks and library generalists who are looking to gain a better understanding of acquisitions.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

well organized and thoughtful, 2007-12-13
Wilkinson and Lewis present new and useful analysis of the organization of acquisitions and the systems these departments use as well as ways to evaluate vendors and library materials. They cover all aspects of acquisitions accurately and completely. Very timely for all libraries.

2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1 out of 5 stars

boring and obvious, 2006-06-19
I used this book in a Government Acquisitions class. The book was completely irrelevant to the class.

Furthermore, even for a librarian, it seems like the information would be completely obvious and superfluous. Information such as that on Associations (like the American Library Association ALA) would be better found through Google, which is what the authors may have done. In a book form, however, those Google links quickly become out-of-date and unusable.

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