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Synopsis
The Book Collection: Policy Case Studies In Public And Academic Libraries by Kenneth Raymond Shaffer is a comprehensive guide that explores the policies and practices around book collections in both public and academic libraries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on public libraries and the second part on academic libraries.The author provides case studies and examples of policies that have been implemented in various libraries around the world. The book covers topics such as collection development policies, weeding policies, censorship, intellectual freedom, and the role of librarians in shaping and maintaining collections.The book is aimed at librarians, library administrators, and library science students who are interested in learning more about the policies and practices that govern book collections in libraries. The author provides a wealth of information and insights that will be useful to anyone working in the library field.Overall, The Book Collection: Policy Case Studies In Public And Academic Libraries is an informative and engaging read that will be of interest to anyone who is passionate about books and libraries.Case Studies In Library Administration, Series 3.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.