Video Acquisitions and Cataloging

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Video Acquisitions and Cataloging A Handbook

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By James C. Scholtz

ISBN: 0-313-29345-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29345-0

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184 pages, charts, figures,

Greenwood Press

Publication: 9/30/1995

List Price: $78.00 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: The Greenwood Library Management Collection

Reviews:

For libraries that are initiating video collections, or are considering doing so, this handbook should be of great value, particularly if used in conjunction with Scholtz's two earlier books.
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Library Journal
...combines Scholtz's expertise in the video arena with his cataloging skills to offer a cogent overview of the video industry, a guide through the acquisitions maze, and a bevy of tips on handling problems with videocassette cataloging. Highly recommended.
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Video Newsbriefs
-the work will be of interest primarily to media librarians who deal with the US as a source of supply for videocassettes.
—Technical Services

Description: Video acquisitions is one the most difficult tasks confronting any library today. Knowing and deciding what to buy and from whom, keeping track of orders, verifying titles, returning damaged and incorrectly shipped products, dealing with company representatives, obtaining discounts, and purchasing public performance rights are only some of the formidable decisions video librarians must make. This professional reference is a detailed guide to video acquisitions and cataloging. Throughout the work, emphasis is placed on the problems and concerns of acquisitions and cataloging within the electronic, on-line environment of today's library. The text provides ample theoretical discussion, along with practical examples and illustrations of solutions to the problems faced by video librarians.

Table of Contents:

Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Video Industry--History and Evolution
Video In Libraries--Trends Which Affect Distribution; Distribution Routes and Vendors Defined
The Acquisitions Process
Copyright Issues within the Acquisitions Process
Problems in Cataloging Videocassettes
Selected Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 95-7536

LCC Class: Z692

Dewey Class: 025.2


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