Basic Serials Management Handbook: Revised edition

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession.

The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

CONTENTS OF MAIN CHAPTERS FOREWORD PREFACE CHAPTER 1. NATURE OF SERIALS CHAPTER 2. THE CONTROL OF SERIALS CHAPTER 3. COLLECTION MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION CHAPTER 4. SERVICING CHAPTER 5. INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS CHAPTER 6. OUTLOOK TO THE FUTURE ANNEXES LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS LIST FOR FURTHER READING AND CONSULTATION