Rethinking Collection Development and Management

This title is a perfect fit for both public and academic librarians. The word "rethinking" is apt; this guide truly examines current changes in library collections. New librarians will want to dive into the volume and will gain knowledge about selection and assessment, acquisitions, shared collections, and preservation. Experienced librarians might skip around, using the book as a reference for pertinent topics, such as ebooks and digital collections. In Chapter 20, Logan Macdonald addresses the question "Do We Need Dewey?" and Chapter 15, by James Larue, looks at "Self-Publishing: Does It Belong in the Collection?" This book offers more than 20 librarians' expertise and includes an in-depth reference section for more support, giving readers an overview of how libraries across the county are handling current issues. It is a solid companion to any of the American Library Association fundamentals of collection development books. The textbook-style reading is ideal for academic librarians, public librarians, or MLS students.—Paige Bentley-Flannery, Deschutes Public Library, Bend, OR