Effective management of student employment: organizing for student employment in academic libraries
David A. Baldwin, Frances C. Wilkinson and Daniel C. Barkley. Libraries Unlimited, 2000. ISBN 1-56308-688-3. US$ 45 (North America) US$ 54 (elsewhere) softback

Written with the student supervisor in mind, it also provides useful information to student employees who are interested in career advancement. Student employees can be one of the greatest assets of an academic library, and this text will help the student move beyond clerical and support staff roles. It explains how to make the transition from staff person to supervisor, common mistakes to avoid, and handle matters such as job descriptions, problem resolution and performance appraisal. One chapter provides answers to questions frequently asked by new supervisors.

Trends in monograph acquisitions in UK libraries
Ann Chapman and David Spiller. LISU, Loughborough University, 2000. ISBN 1-901786 29 3. �17.50 spiral bound

Provides a trend analysis based on a unique data set compiled by UKOLN in order to monitor the availability of records in MARC format from the BNB files for titles acquired by libraries in the UK. The data have been collected since 1980, and this study has identified a number of trends relating to acquisitions and stock management practices. The study raises a number of important questions, and demonstrates that they need to be asked. Of particular value to librarians anywhere who are reviewing their acquisitions policy and practices.

Managing media services: theory and practice. 2nd ed.
William D. Schmidt and Donald A. Rieck. Libraries Unlimited, 2000. ISBN 1-56308-530-5. US$ 45 (North America) US$ 54 (elsewhere).

Written as a textbook for students in audio-visual and technology management classes, the volume covers all aspects of the manager�s role, from supervision and budgeting to public relations and evaluation. It will also act as a handbook for managers of media units, and this edition has been substantially revised to take into account technological change.

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