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Selection of Library Resources

Philosophy & Principles Section Contents • The Best Job in the Library! • Selection Philosophies for Public Libraries • How to Be a Good Selector • Selection Criteria in General • Further Information • Self-Assessment #3		Books (Print & Electronic) Section Contents • The Meaning of "Book" • Selection Considerations • Evaluation Criteria for Book Selection • Selection Tools • The Disappearing Issue of In-Print & Out-of-Print Books • E-Books • Further Information • Self-Assessment #4
Audiovisual Materials Section Contents • Overview • Selection Criteria • Audio Materials • Motion Pictures • Graphic Materials • Phasing Out Obsolete Formats & Equipment • Further Information • Self-Assessment #5		Electronic & Internet Resources Section Contents • What We Mean by Electronic Resources • Purchased or Licensed Resources • Free Internet Resources • Further Information • Self-Assessment #7
Government Documents Section Contents • Defining Government Documents • Depository Programs • Formats and Frequency • Acquisitions • Cataloging & Classifying • Further Information • Self-Assessment #8		Periodicals & Newspapers Section Contents • Overview • SelectionIssues • Selection Criteria • Selection Tools • Electronic Journals and Magazines • Microforms (Microfilm & Microfiche) • Newspapers • Further Information • Self-Assessment #6
Defining & Managing Special Collections Section Contents • Rationale for Special Collections • Definition of Special Collections • Managing Special Collections • Selecting Materials for Special Collections • Sources for Arizona and Southwest Materials • Further Information • Self-Assessment #9

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State

Selection of Library Resources