Posted on June 30, 2015 at 12:45 PM by Brian Herder
Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success (2014)
Wendy K. Bartlett
ABC-CLIO, LLC
978-1-59884-743-7
This easy-to-use, comprehensive guide shows how to establish a floating collection in any library—regardless of type or size.
Despite its
increasing popularity, there are few published works about floating and
floating collections. Virtually no one has addressed critical long-term
issues like core collections, material selection, and weeding after
floating has taken place. Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success makes all of this urgently needed information available in one place.
This
unique guidebook defines "floating," explains the pros and cons,
explores the impact of floating collections on collection work, and
enables readers to establish a floating collection in any library. Not
only does this book help librarians to decide rationally if, how, and
when to float, it also outlines a how-to process for maximum success
based on the real-world experience of many systems and identifies ways
to maximize the advantages of a floating collection. In addition, the
author addresses common collection concerns and outlines workable
solutions for problematic issues that can arise.