"Successfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-172) and index.
Contents
"Our time" and staying relevant -- A brief history of rare book libraries -- Rare books as texts and historical artifacts -- Getting to know your collections -- Caring for and preserving rare books -- Digitization -- Security and disaster preparedness -- Collection development -- Accessioning and cataloging -- Copyright -- Outreach -- Continuing education -- Selected reference resources.