Description: Bridging the divide between the big picture and the nitty gritty, this manual guides the reader through the development and implementation of a collections assessment program tailored to local needs and resources.
Review Quotes: "A thorough, flexible, and modular guide to the holistic assessment of library collections ... Throughout the book, Kelly recognizes the need for diversity in collections and seeks to ensure that her readers do so as well, routinely warning of potential hazards in the metrics she discusses. For example, she notes the tendencies of core title lists, circulation and citation studies, and impact factors to confer privilege on already-dominant voices and to center those patrons who are already well served ... Could serve well as a base for a course module designed as an extended case study."
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