BOOK SELECTION: BY WHAT CRITERIA AND WITH WHAT OBJECTIVE?

Abstract

THERE have been many theories of book selection. I do not intend to venture into the field of selection by algebraic formulae. I have no practical experience of this method, and I believe it to be an arid approach to an exciting process. I want to look at some of the practical problems of public library book selection, to suggest some solutions and to examine some of “the old wives tales” which surround this evergreen subject.

Citation

GILL, P. (1979), "BOOK SELECTION: BY WHAT CRITERIA AND WITH WHAT OBJECTIVE?", Library Review, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb012679