A guide for librarians on buying books. The author examines the publishing industry and explains how books are conceived, produced, priced and distributed. Coverage includes the ins-and-outs of vendor selection and ordering in the electronic age, bibliographic tools (print and electronic), acquisitions and automated systems, bookstores (virtual and physical), and new trends (including outsourcing) that can affect library acquisitions. This second edition is revised and expanded.
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A guide for librarians on buying books. The author examines the publishing industry and explains how books are conceived, produced, priced and distributed. Coverage includes the ins-and-outs of vendor selection and ordering in the electronic age, bibliographic tools (print and electronic), acquisitions and automated systems, bookstores (virtual and physical), and new trends (including outsourcing) that can affect library acquisitions. This second edition is revised and expanded.
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