Aimed at library technicians and library science students, this guide covers all aspects of serials, including acquisition, organization, check-in and cataloging for automated and manual systems. Millard (manager library services, Halton Catholic District School Board, Ontario, Canada) divides the text into 12 modules that cover potential difficult

For library science students and library professionals, Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows you how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks your job requires. This primer walks you through the entire process of serials management for both larger libraries with automated serials management systems as well as small school and public libraries that must handle their serials manually. From an introduction to serials work to the latest in technology for archiving, this book will ensure that your library customers are not inconvenienced...