Identifying a Professional Core Collection for the Librarian of the Small-to Medium-Sized Public Library:

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Two core collections of professional materials considered helpful in the day-to-day operation of small- to medium-sized public libraries were identified. One core collection was identified through a review of the professional literature and a national survey of public librarians. The second core collection was identified through a comparison of the national study and an earlier study performed in Oklahoma