Philosophy & Principles
Section Contents
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The Best Job in the Library!
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Selection Philosophies for Public Libraries
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How to Be a Good Selector
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Selection Criteria in General
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #3
Books (Print & Electronic)
Section Contents
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The Meaning of "Book"
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Selection Considerations
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Evaluation Criteria for Book Selection
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Selection Tools
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The Disappearing Issue of In-Print & Out-of-Print Books
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E-Books
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #4
Audiovisual Materials
Section Contents
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Overview
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Selection Criteria
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Audio Materials
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Motion Pictures
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Graphic Materials
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Phasing Out Obsolete Formats & Equipment
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #5
Electronic & Internet Resources
Section Contents
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What We Mean by Electronic Resources
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Purchased or Licensed Resources
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Free Internet Resources
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #7
Government Documents
Section Contents
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Defining Government Documents
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Depository Programs
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Formats and Frequency
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Acquisitions
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Cataloging & Classifying
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #8
Periodicals & Newspapers
Section Contents
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Overview
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SelectionIssues
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Selection Criteria
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Selection Tools
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Electronic Journals and Magazines
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Microforms (Microfilm & Microfiche)
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Newspapers
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #6
Defining & Managing Special Collections
Section Contents
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Rationale for Special Collections
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Definition of Special Collections
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Managing Special Collections
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Selecting Materials for Special Collections
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Sources for Arizona and Southwest Materials
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Further Information
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Self-Assessment #9
