Video Acquisitions and Cataloging: A Handbook

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No other book available covers the topic of videocassette acquisitions so completely. This professional reference gives special attention to problems unique to cataloging videocassettes within the electronic, on-line cataloging environment. The text provides ample theoretical discussion, along with practical examples of a variety of solutions. 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.

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.,."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."-Video Newsbriefs
...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.-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
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.-Library Journal
"-the work will be of interest primarily to media librarians who deal with the US as a source of supply for videocassettes."-Technical Services
"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."-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."-Video Newsbriefs

Author Bio

JAMES C. SCHOLTZ is director of the Yankton Community Library in Yankton, South Dakota. He has previously worked as the AV department head in a public library, as an audiovisual consultant at a regional library system in Illinois, and as a community college library director. He has authored three books and numerous professional articles.