...Nkholedzeni Sidney Netshakhuma Purpose The purpose of the study is to assess the role of political power and politics in selecting, creating and preserving Liberation Movement archives in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach A review of literature focusing on liberations archives...

..., librarians usually manage the selection of books, either by manual selection or via automated approval plans. Bias can affect every aspect of this process. According to Berthoud and Finn (2019) , even when focused on diversity “people tend to center whiteness, and this reinforces hegemonic strains...

...Eamon Tewell Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assist music selectors at academic and public libraries by providing resources useful for selecting popular sound recordings, while emphasizing the ongoing need for monitoring trends and new releases in popular music. Design/methodology...

... The authors examined collection development policies of selected academic libraries as well as research discussing the cultural, historical, and educational value of video games. The authors also examined video game playback devices, games and their packaging, and popular game web sites. Findings...

... with Baker and Taylor. This has worked well for us since we are a library with staffing problems. Baker and Taylor does a large part of our selection based on the profile we have given them. We also use BWI, another vendor, for children's fiction, audio‐visual materials and children's Spanish materials...

...Jim Agee Selection is the heart of good library collection building. This article reviews a variety of print and online sources of materials in an attempt to acquaint librarians with new selection tools. Traditional print sources, such as publisher’s catalogues and monthly magazines, are discussed...

... to traditional selection aids, the Web now offers up‐to‐the‐minute tools such as reviews, publisher catalogs and bibliographies. This article identifies and describes various Web‐based resources that can help librarians make more informed selection decisions. Blackwell’s http://www.blackwell.com...

... toward adding materials selection to the services provided to libraries by vendors. Makes a plea for library administrators to exercise caution and independent professional judgment in dealing with vendors. Argues that outsourcing is not a “quick fix” for financial cutbacks. Those entrusted...

...Kay Ann Cassell Relates an interview with Merle Jacob, an adult materials selection specialist at the Chicago Public Library. Describes the selection process for materials, reference collection, audio‐visual and other areas for the Chicago Public Library and 82 branches of different sizes. Suggests...