... of vendors and our relations with them will vary enormously from the size of the library concerned and the size of the vendor, to the nature of the product being purchased. Governance issues can also play a major part on either side: does a librarian need permission from a board or superior to take certain...

... reason but from their own perspective to see how and why acquisitions do, or do not, support their area of the service. Students too will find it a useful and very accessible introduction. Acquisitions Purchasing Collection management “This book was written to share personal experiences about...

...J.D. Hendry The role of local public libraries as a local community resource is advocated, particularly in the light of current central government social policies in the UK. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Libraries Local government Scotland Purchasing The Public Library as a Community...