Lambert, D. K., Atkins, W., Litts, D. A., & Olley, L. H. (2002). Guide to review of library collections: Preservation, storage, and withdrawal (2nd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc.
A library collection is subject to different kinds of review. This book opens by discussing some elements common to all kinds of reviews, such as the need for collection policy and staff training for collection reviews. It also addresses a few specific types, such as preservation, storage, and deselection review. The different review processes may have varying goals (i.e. identifying what materials should be stored, preserved, or deselected), but all should ultimately seek to align the collection with the library’s collection development policies.
I thought this book provided an useful and much-needed overview of the collection review process that was complete, if not very detailed. I felt that this makes it a particularly good resource to consult when just starting to learn about collection management. It provides a summary of the necessary steps for the process of reviewing the library collection; at the same time, it does not overwhelm the reader with information.
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