Maher introduces the basic elements required for an archival program to meet the documentary needs of a college or university.

The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

A good introduction to a variety of topics handled by college librarians on a daily basis....This volume should be useful to library school students and others who may wish to obtain greater knowledge of the real issues faced by college librarians.