Alabaster, Carol.

Developing an outstanding core collection a guide for libraries Carol Alabaster. - 2nd ed. - Chicago American Library Association 2010. - x, 191 p. 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The philosophy of adult core collections -- Developing a core collection policy statement -- Selecting a core collection -- Creating and maintaining core collections -- Implementing the core collection -- Bibliography : core selection resources and works cited -- Sample core lists with selection criteria and sources.

9780838910405 (alk. paper)

2009040342


Public libraries--Collection development--United States.

Z687.2.U6 / A43 2010

025.2187473 / A3168d2