Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, Fifth Edition

In its fifth edition, Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management remains one of the field’s most comprehensive one-volume works. For this first post-COVID-19 revision, author Peggy Johnson, a long-respected authority in collection development, now teams up with Mary Beth Weber, a leader in academic technical services, to present an ambitious and far-reaching survey of collection practice. The authors clearly state their goal: to provide both a comprehensive guide for new professionals and a useful reference for experienced selectors and managers. For the most part, the book succeeds with few limitations