{"title":"Mary Beth Weber","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Beth Weber’s works offer insightful guidance in the field of library science, focusing on the practical and strategic aspects of collection development and management. Her books are essential reading for those involved in shaping and maintaining library resources with a thoughtful and informed approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear emphasis on education and reference, Weber’s titles cover technical services and the organisational frameworks crucial to effective library operations. Readers will find her writing both accessible and enriching, ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of library systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-collection-development-and-management-by-peggy-johnson-9781783307470","title":"Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIS students and practitioners alike will find this top-to-bottom guide to collection development and management a must-have resource at every stage of their career.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis benchmark text serves as the perfect guide for beginners and a quick reference tool for seasoned professionals. For the new fifth edition, expert instructor and librarian Johnson is joined by technical services expert Weber. Complete with refreshed case studies exploring the issues and suggestions for further reading, each chapter provides in-depth coverage of one aspect of collection development and management. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003etraditional management topics such as organisation of the collection, staffing, planning, and policymaking;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe continuing relevance and importance of the discipline in an increasingly digital environment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen Access, the Big Ten Open Books collection, and moving toward a digital library ownership model;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ee-book lending, including purchasing models (PDA, DDA, EBA) and controlled digital lending;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecollaborative collection development and management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003elicenses, negotiation, contracts, maintaining productive relationships with vendors and publishers, and other important purchasing and budgeting topics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eself-published books and their path into library collections;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecollection analysis and weeding, including both print and e-resources;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003etimely issues such as the ways in which collecting practices have changed post-pandemic, the evolving needs and expectations of library users, diversity in library collections, and ensuring accessibility, all illustrated using updated examples and data; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emarketing, liaison activities, and outreach, through coverage expanded for this edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fifth edition will be useful as a comprehensive introduction and learning tool for LIS students, a timely update for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605915812076,"sku":"9781783307470","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5cb5c97073c4a50920204ad6ac8de416.jpg?v=1788150318"},{"product_id":"library-technical-services-by-mary-beth-weber-9781538197837","title":"Library Technical Services","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book takes a look at the future of technical services post-pandemic and at the brink of technological disruptions through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLibraries have undergone a tremendous transformation driven by multiple factors including technological developments and societal impacts such as declining college enrollment and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes have affected how technical services professionals work and provide services. Whereas the library is often perceived by users as a building to house print books and journals, the reality is that the library encompasses both physical and virtual spaces. For many users, the library’s online catalogue and website are their first (and perhaps only) experience with the library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur user community is global, and technical services work has evolved to serve users with a growing array of electronic resources, including e-books, databases, and e-journals. These resources differ from their print counterparts as they cost more, require licenses and contracts that must continually be renegotiated and renewed, must comply with accessibility standards, and require different skill sets to catalogue. 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