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  • Society s drive for technology that is faster and more efficient in processing... Society s drive for technology that is faster and more efficient in processing and disseminating information is fueling changes--especially in academia. As the Internet becomes an important source for research it challenges the library s role as the... more
  • In the decade ahead libraries will have to do more with less. Fewer journal ti... In the decade ahead libraries will have to do more with less. Fewer journal titles owned by each institution less detailed cataloging and fewer staff will become realities as libraries are forced to cope with budget restrictions. Serials management... more
  • The National Information Infrastructure will bring information to the doorstep... The National Information Infrastructure will bring information to the doorstep of every household. Librarianship must respond to this development through the National Electronic Library. Librarianship as a profession must set the information agenda... more
  • Collection management is becoming increasingly complex due to electronic acces... Collection management is becoming increasingly complex due to electronic access to information the growth of the Internet greater reliance on document delivery and resource sharing and changes in scholarly communication. This professional reference... more
  • Most librarians are unaware of the laws governing the retention of library rec... Most librarians are unaware of the laws governing the retention of library records. In addition librarians often assume that state confidentiality laws offer more protection than they in fact do. The proper management of library records is an... more
  • Semonche provides a wealth of information on news libraries and the managerial... Semonche provides a wealth of information on news libraries and the managerial concerns of news librarians. The volume is organized in several broad sections devoted to the history and mission of news libraries managerial issues and approaches news... more
  • This professional reference for academic librarians provides detailed guidance... This professional reference for academic librarians provides detailed guidance for the strategic management of academic libraries. While strategic planning is important this volume recognizes that even the best plans must confront the reality of... more
  • Gerard McCabe s Operations Handbook for the Small Academic Library fills a rea... Gerard McCabe s Operations Handbook for the Small Academic Library fills a real need. It should be of substantial benefit to many librarians working in such settings. The editor has done a good job of identifying the issues finding a range of... more
  • What does it take to have a great library? The right leader? A great team? A w... What does it take to have a great library? The right leader? A great team? A wonderful facility? The best services? How can you transform your library to better meet the demands of tomorrow? This author visited 10 exemplary public libraries in the... more
  • Computerized database searching is a common phenomenon in libraries today. Eve... Computerized database searching is a common phenomenon in libraries today. Everyone does it but not everyone does it well especially when so many options for computerized searching are available. This is not a book about how to search; rather it is... more
  • A unique contribution to library management this book provides practical advic... A unique contribution to library management this book provides practical advice on making wise decisions about the physical processing of nonprint materials such as videotapes computer disks three-dimensional artifacts and graphic materials. By... more
  • This handbook offers a comprehensive discussion of the consultant/library rela... This handbook offers a comprehensive discussion of the consultant/library relationship. It includes chapters written by full-time professional library consultants information specialists and library administrators who have had extensive experience... more
  • Solutions to the unique problems of academic libraries in urban and metropolit... Solutions to the unique problems of academic libraries in urban and metropolitan areas are provided in this professional handbook. Issues faced by the administrators of these libraries can differ markedly from those encountered by their counterparts... more
  • Drawing on Hayes s previous work in Strategic Management for Academic Librarie... Drawing on Hayes s previous work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries this professional reference addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the... more
  • Public libraries must function in a time of limited funding increasing technol... Public libraries must function in a time of limited funding increasing technology and shifting demographics and client needs. To fulfill their role libraries must manage change through effective planning. This book analyzes case studies of planning... more
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