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Skillfully acquisitions and collection development plays a key role in creating exceptional libraries. These authoritative resources provide the guidance you need to build and maintain the comprehensive, high-quality collection your customers demand.Get expert advice on: -- Selecting material from serial to CD-ROMs-- Participating effectively in the budget process-- Evaluating your existing collections and vendorsSample budgets and allocations typical of academic libraries illustrate topics. Chapters describe preparing the materials budget request, traditional and nontraditional budget processes, access vs. ownership, budget implications of electronic-access alternatives, and more.