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Rare Book Librarianship : An Introduction and Guide by Geoffrey D. Smith, Steven K. Galbraith and Joel B. Silver

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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101591588812
ISBN-139781591588818
eBay Product ID (ePID)103133586

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LanguageEnglish
TopicLibrary & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Administration & Management, Books, Library & Information Science / Collection Development, Language Arts & Disciplines, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorGeoffrey D. Smith, Steven K. Galbraith, Joel B. Silver
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LCCN2012-012354
Book TitleRare Book Librarianship : An Introduction and Guide
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal025.1/9609
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisSuccessfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume. Rare Book Librarianship for the 21st Century is the first new rare books handbook of practice in 25 years. Authored by two special collections experts with extensive field experience, this book is also the first to discuss the role of digital technologies in managing a rare book collection. After a fascinating discussion of the history and current state of rare book libraries, this handbook provides a comprehensive account of the core skills and knowledge needed to be a successful rare book librarian. Topics include best practices for handling, housing, and conserving rare materials; collection development techniques; and user education and outreach. This book will serve as a handbook for practitioners in academic settings, large public libraries, and special libraries, and as a textbook for students in MLIS courses on rare book librarianship and curatorship., Successfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume., Rare Book Librarianship for the 21st Century is the first new rare books handbook of practice in 25 years. Authored by two special collections experts with extensive field experience, this book is also the first to discuss the role of digital technologies in managing a rare book collection. After a fascinating discussion of the history and current state of rare book libraries, this handbook provides a comprehensive account of the core skills and knowledge needed to be a successful rare book librarian. Topics include best practices for handling, housing, and conserving rare materials; collection development techniques; and user education and outreach. This book will serve as a handbook for practitioners in academic settings, large public libraries, and special libraries, and as a textbook for students in MLIS courses on rare book librarianship and curatorship.
Publication Year2012
FormatTrade Paperback
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsSpecial collections librarians and practitioners overseeing rare book collections of varying sizes within an academic, public, or special library setting may find this work useful. The novice and those who supervise professionals that manage rare book collections will benefit most., Galbraith and Smith's Rare Book Librarianship is a logically structured, practically oriented introduction that covers all the essentials of a demanding and complex field in a concise and engaging style., "This handbook is recommended for any rare book and special collections librarian, teachers and students in library science, or anyone charged with the care of rare books." -- College & Research Libraries "Special collections librarians and practitioners overseeing rare book collections of varying sizes within an academic, public, or special library setting may find this work useful. The novice and those who supervise professionals that manage rare book collections will benefit most." -- Library Resources and Technical Services "Galbraith and Smith's Rare Book Librarianship is a logically structured, practically oriented introduction that covers all the essentials of a demanding and complex field in a concise and engaging style." -- Australian Library Journal, This handbook is recommended for any rare book and special collections librarian, teachers and students in library science, or anyone charged with the care of rare books., "This handbook is recommended for any rare book and special collections librarian, teachers and students in library science, or anyone charged with the care of rare books." - College & Research Libraries, "Galbraith and Smith's Rare Book LibrarianshiP≪/i> is a logically structured, practically oriented introduction that covers all the essentials of a demanding and complex field in a concise and engaging style." - Australian Library Journal, "Special collections librarians and practitioners overseeing rare book collections of varying sizes within an academic, public, or special library setting may find this work useful. The novice and those who supervise professionals that manage rare book collections will benefit most." - Library Resources and Technical Services
Table Of ContentContents Foreword by Joel Silver Introduction: "Our Time" and Staying Relevant Chapter 1: A Brief History of Rare Book Libraries Chapter 2: Rare Books as Texts and Historical Artifacts Chapter 3:Getting to Know Your Collections Chapter 4: Caring For and Preserving Rare Books Chapter 5: Digitization Chapter 6: Security and Disaster Preparedness Chapter 7: Collection Development Chapter 8: Accessioning and Cataloging Chapter 9: Copyright Chapter 10: Outreach Chapter 11: Continuing Education Chapter 12: Selected Reference Resources Index
LC Classification NumberZ688.R3G35 2012
Number of Pages208 pages

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