The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management, 2nd Edition

by Frances C. Wilkinson, Linda K. Lewis, Rebecca L. Lubas

Overview

Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics.

The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610697149
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/28/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Frances C. Wilkinson, EdD, MLS, is senior associate dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences and a professor of librarianship at the University of New Mexico.

Rebecca L. Lubas, MLIS, is associate dean of The Claremont Colleges Library where she works with Collection Services and Scholarly Communications, Information Resources, and Special Collections and Libraries.

Linda K. Lewis, MLS, is professor emerita of the University of New Mexico Libraries.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Organization of Acquisitions Departments

Chapter 2: Navigating the Publishing Industry

Chapter 3: Vendor Services: Outsourcing

Chapter 4: Acquisitions Systems

Chapter 5: Acquiring Monographic Content

Chapter 6: Acquiring Used and Antiquarian Material

Chapter 7: Acquiring Continuing and Electronic Resources

Chapter 8: Gift and Exchange Programs

Chapter 9: Selection and Evaluation: The Art of the RFP

Chapter 10: Decisions of Permanence

Chapter 11: Professional Ethics

Chapter 12: Acquisitions as the Gateway: Selection, Discovery and Delivery

Appendix A: Automated Acquisitions Systems

Appendix B: Conferences and Seminars

Appendix C: Electronic Discussion Lists

Appendix D: Internet Sites Related to Acquisitions

Appendix E: Journals Related to Acquisitions

Appendix F: Organizations

Appendix G: Reference Tools

Glossary

Index

Editorial Reviews

Acquisitions has traditionally been given short shrift by most library schools. Books on the subject are rare and dated (Melcher on Acquisitions, 1971, by Daniel Melcher; Stephen Ford's The Acquisition of Library Materials, 1973). To remedy this situation, Wilkinson (associate dean, library services, Univ. of New Mexico) and Lewis (director of collection management and resource acquisitions, UNM) have written a thorough, accurate, up-to-date textbook covering all aspects of acquisitions: the organization of acquisitions departments, acquisitions systems, the publishing industry, vendors, gifts and exchange programs, bindery operations, outsourcing, and the acquisition of books, media, serials, electronic resources, out-of-print, and antiquarian materials. A chapter is devoted to professional ethics, an important but seldom discussed aspect of acquisitions. Within a philosophical framework for acquisitions, the authors focus on the nuts and bolts of daily decisions, such as selecting a vendor. They also address less frequently encountered situations, such as unscrupulous publishers and unsolicited gifts. The appendix offers electronic discussion lists, Internet sites, organizations, and reference books relevant to acquisitions, and more. This is an excellent tool kit for new acquisitions librarians and support staff but also a fine reference for experienced acquisitions professionals. Highly recommended for library schools and for all acquisitions departments.-Nancy Myers, Univ. of South Dakota Lib., Vermillion Deming in the Library Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

This book can stand alone as a complete guide to library acquisitions management or each chapter can stand alone addressing a specific topic. As such, this book is recommended for students in LIS masters programs, as well as current and future acquisitions librarians looking to develop or enhance skills in acquisitions management.” —Library Resources and Technical Services

“Authors Wilkinson, Lewis, and Lubas do an excellent job of thoroughly modernizing their explanations of 'both the procedural and practical aspects of all areas of acquisition' for 21st-century libraries. . . . At first glance, this book looks like an excellent library science textbook for use in classes teaching current acquisitions management, which it definitely is. . . . These . . . pages are filled with valuable information resources for students and current librarians interested in library acquisitions, electronic resource management, as well as those interested in staying ahead of the curve in this area of librarianship.” —Technicalities

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