Download or read book Guide to Performance Evaluation of Library Materials Vendors written by American Library Association. Collection Management and Development Committee and published by Chicago : American Library Association. This book was released on 1988 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skillfully acquisitions and collection development plays a key role in creating exceptional libraries. These authoritative resources provide the guidance you need to build and maintain the comprehensive, high-quality collection your customers demand. Get expert advice on: -- Selecting material from serial to CD-ROMs -- Participating effectively in the budget process -- Evaluating your existing collections and vendors Presents an overview of vendor services available for ordering in-print materials. Describes procedures for both manual and automated ordering systems.