How to Select Books for the Library

[Tushar Vanzwala]

Dear Friends,

Please help me in the topic "How to select books for the Library"

Give your ideas on "How to select books for the Library?". How library staff will be more helpful to them for the same ?

In our library most of the books are selected by faculties through Catalog, Book Exhibition and books in their knowledge available in the market.

[Manisha Barvadiya]

 i select technical  book on basis of student & faculty members recommendation & need & non technical general student & faculty review .

[sudesh]

I requit the books according to our need like acoording to sylabus  students & faculty members.

[Tushar Vanzwala]

Thank you so much for your reply.

I attach one chart which i got from internet. It will be helpful to us for find this question.

[Siddhartha Shankar Ray]

Deart Sri Tushar Vanzwaala,

I saw your post but I am in a dilemma! It is because I could not make out what you need in actually! Is it the  IDEAS for the TOPIC entitles "How to Select Books in Libraries"  presumably for academic purpose or do you need SUGGESTIONS from your Co-Professionals about selection of books in (your) Library? Please don't take my words as sort of harsh criticism because my intention is not to hurt you in any way but to understand the purpose.  I must add here that I have seen the chart you have mentioned in your post. I have no idea about the source but if it is for academic purpose, the chart is excellent. Otherwise, it may not be so.

As we know, there are certain established methodologies of selection of books. with the motto "..Best book for most reader at least cost"  we have read these in our book selection classes at B.Lib. Sc. level ( I have no idea though whether present syllabi include this issue as an examination paper any longer!)  In academic organizations, trend analysis based forecasting is also an established phenomenon. Going through the reviews and select books on the basis of such reviews is also a very significant method. The announcements by publishers & their Trade Literature is another established way of selecting books.  But as you can understand they are all theoretical processes.

I must thank Ms. Manisha Barvadiya for mentioning the practical process of book selection in her place.

Practically speaking, the 'users' are the best judge. In this sense students & teachers are always preferred.Of course the Librarians often select books and such selections are often appreciated. But librarians have limitations too especially for highly technical subjects of advanced level. Besides, the level of knowledge of Librarians vary. A good blend of basic education, exposure, experience and effort makes a librarian competent enough to select books for libraries. Users' approach/queries are also a good indicator.  Going through the references on topics in recent issues of journals also helps a lot in understanding  richness of a book. Google scholars is also an important tool for Librarians The syllabus is also a viable factor as indicated by Sri Sudesh.

I personally feel that for Research or higher academic institutions, unless a Librarian is highly knowledgeable and poses subject orientation, s/he should refrain from selection of books

Sincerely,

Siddhartha S. Ray, Calcutta

[Tushar Vanzwala]

Dear Siddhartha Shankar Ray Sir,

Thank you for your reply,

I am looking for your reply.

I personally feel that reply given by you, for any questions are always excellent.

I am looking for suggestions to enrich our academic library's book collection, (How to select books for the library) and by getting chart (I attached) i got my satisfactory reply.

Thanks and regards,

Tushar Vanzwala