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Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2007
With the pileup of responsibilities that range from programming to outreach to web management, more and more librarians are finding vendor-based book selection enticing. Most librarians see vendor-based selection as an option to relieve the pressure and still provide good collections to their patrons. However, using vendors to help facilitate…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Vendors, Librarians
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1998
Reports on the book-buying trends and predilections of libraries at two-year colleges, four-year colleges, universities, and large research institutions. Four tables and figures show findings for purchasing power of academic libraries; areas academic librarians believe need more titles; most-bought book categories; and sources used to make…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Budgeting, Decision Making