This introduction to serials in libraries presents current issues and practices for library school students, beginning serials librarians, and experienced librarians new to serials management. Managing serials has become increasingly difficult as the cost of subscriptions rises faster than the rate of inflation and budgets remain the same or are cut. This covers collection development of print and online serials, principles of bibliographic control, and ways to facilitate and measure library patrons' use of serials. Chapters addressing economics, scholarly publishing, and teaching patrons...