{"product_id":"working-with-library-collections-an-introduction-to-technical-servicesfor-suppo","title":"Working with Library Collections: An Introduction to Technical Servicesfor Suppo","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9798765156254\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Trade paperback (UK)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eLibrary support staff who work with collections assist with the processes that put library materials on the shelf or online; this work requires knowledge and understanding of publishers, vendors, collection care, and item preparation. This\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a text for library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will prepare support staff to-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know how to use an integrated library system and other appropriate online tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know the basic principles of collection development and management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Assist with decisions regarding selection, de-selection, retention, and replacement of all types of library resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Apply the appropriate procedures to the processes that provide users with access to a wide variety of content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know the ways in which content, in multiple formats, is produced and distributed to libraries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Understand the value of resource sharing agreements and apply them to collection decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know and use the recognized standard evaluative sources to assist with collection development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know the principles and practices of cataloging materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Know the principles and practices regarding the preservation of library resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Apply appropriate methods and techniques to preparing library resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ee Explain and apply policies regarding library collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Library Support Staff series is aimed for staff that work in libraries and want to enhance their skills; college professors who teach library support staff instruction; and\/or students who seek academic credit. Each book in the","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41531939651717,"sku":"PR399795","price":82.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TNXG186K2QU4.jpg?v=1772292809","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/working-with-library-collections-an-introduction-to-technical-servicesfor-suppo","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}