Intended to introduce the novice book selector to a wide range of duties and to serve as a source of instruction for library science students, this manual deals with the review, selection, and ordering of current, retrospective, and periodical collections. It examines how collection priorities are established and discusses the documentation, budgeting, and technological procedures that are necessary to modify and maintain an adequate collection. Specific information is provided in the areas of budgeting; accreditation; Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reporting; collection revision; and statistics. (EMH)