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Author Galbraith, Steven K.

Title Rare book librarianship : an introduction and guide / Steven K. Galbraith and Geoffrey D. Smith ; foreword by Joel B. Silver.

Publication Info. Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2012]

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 Talbott: Catalog Workroom  Z688.R3 G35    Lib Use Only  Ask Librarian for access
Description xvii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary "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.
Subject Rare book librarianship.
Rare book librarianship.
Libraries -- Special collections -- Rare books.
Libraries -- Special collections -- Rare books.
Rare books -- Bibliography -- Methodology.
Rare books -- Bibliography -- Methodology.
Rare book libraries -- Administration.
Rare book libraries -- Administration.
Rare book libraries.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Added Author Smith, Geoffrey D. (Geoffrey Dayton), 1948-
ISBN 9781591588818 (paperback) (acid-free paper)
1591588812 (paperback) (acid-free paper)
9781591588825 (e-book)
1591588820 (e-book)
9781591588825 (e-book)