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Baughman, Steven A., Ed.; Curry, Elizabeth A., Ed. – 1997
As interlibrary cooperation has proliferated in the last several decades, multitype library organizations and systems have emerged as important forces in librarianship. The need for thoughtful and organized strategic planning is an important cornerstone for the success of organizations of all sizes. Part of a project by the Interlibrary…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Consortia, Library Cooperation, Library Development
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1994
Being "good enough" is no longer adequate for today's library and staff. Total Quality Management (TQM) is a system and philosophy which guides a unified effort towards delivering excellent goods and services. In this video, not available at ERIC, Connie Merritt shows how TQM helps all of a library's departments work together to satisfy…
Descriptors: Empowerment, Innovation, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
Download full textWisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. for Libraries and Community Learning. – 1995
The purpose of this long-range plan is to describe the status of library development in Wisconsin, the needs and problems of libraries, and the possible ways of meeting these needs over the next 5 years. The plan reflects reports submitted to the Division for Libraries and Community Learning staff, surveys, consultations with librarians and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Development
Peer reviewedDougherty, Richard M., Ed.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
The first of two articles describes changes in computer technologies and user needs which affect the role of bibliographic utilities and discusses the need for cooperation between libraries and computing professionals. The second article discusses underlying strategies of library collection management in terms of quantitative and intuitive…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
Forcier, Peggy – Library Journal, 1988
Describes the Pacific Northwest Conspectus Database, a regional resource assessment tool which includes information about library collections in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Use of the database by academic, public, and special librarians to better manage their collections and to coordinate planning and purchasing with other…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Interstate Programs, Library Acquisition
Van Arsdale, Bill; And Others – 1985
This task force report analyzes current cooperative programs, emerging resource sharing programs, and emerging technology as they relate to the extension needs of off-campus students and faculty at the University of Wyoming Library, and presents recommendations where they are warranted. Current cooperative programs reviewed include interlibrary…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Extension Education, Financial Support, Higher Education
