Latin American Collection Concepts

Latin American Collection Concepts
Author: Gayle Ann Williams
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2019-03-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1476667594

Though still hampered by some challenging obstacles, Latin American collection development is not the static, tradition-bound field many believe it to be. Latin American studies librarians have confronted these difficulties head-on and developed strategies to adapt to the field's continuous digital advancements. Presenting perspectives from several independent Latin American libraries, this collection of new essays covers the history of collecting, current strategies in collection development, collaborative collection development, buying trips, and future trends and new technologies.

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 482
Release: 1981-06-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780824720315

"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."

The Protection of the Library and Archive

The Protection of the Library and Archive
Author: Martin Howard Sable
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1984
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780866562461

This comprehensive international bibliographyspanning the years 1830-1983covers over a dozen areas of concern to librarians and archivists, including earthquakes, fire, flood and water damage, warfare, vandalism, and much more. For all individuals and institutions concerned with the protection of their collections, this bibliography is an excellent source of information.