Schmidt, Krista and Tim Carstens. Subject Liaison’s Survival Guide to Technical Services. ALA Editions, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1502-8
Description
As it addresses acquisitions, processing, cataloging, and deselection, this book speaks directly to the needs and responsibilities of subject liaisons. It clears away extra information and jargon to bring liaisons up to speed on how technical services staff get things done.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Collection Development
Structure
Communication
Policy
Data and Information
Chapter 2 Budgets and Budgeting
Understanding Your Institution’s and Library’s Financial Picture
- Sources of Funds
- Decision Making
Communication and Timing
Chapter 3 Submitting Orders
Organizational Structure
Information and Processes
Timing Is Everything
Chapter 4 Acquisitions Ordering
Organizational Structure (Again)
Record Keeping and Communication
Ordering Processes
Timing Is Everything (Again)
Chapter 5 Receiving and Processing
Receiving and Processing Physical Resources
- Books, Media, and Other Non-serial Items
- Serials
- Collection Designation
- E-books
- Databases and E-journals
Chapter 6 Cataloging
Copy and Original Cataloging
Enhancing Cataloging Records
- Individual Record Editing
- Batch Editing
- Workflow Edits
Chapter 7 Collection Maintenance
Weeding
- Initiation and Planning
- Decision Making
- Withdrawal Processes
Format Updates
