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Insuring Library Collections and Buildings. SPEC Kit #178.
Myers, Marcia J., Comp. – 1991
This report presents the results of a survey that gathered information from Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members on insuring library collections and buildings. Data are presented on kinds of insurance and coverage, valuation, special insurance on electronic data, sprinkler systems, losses, and insurance problems. A copy of the survey…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Insurance, Library Administration
Think Quality! The Deming Approach Does Work in Libraries.
Mackey, Terry; Mackey, Kitty – Library Journal, 1992
Presents W. Edwards Deming's Total Quality Management method and advocates its adoption in libraries. The 14 points that form the basis of Deming's philosophy are discussed in the context of the library setting. A flow chart of the reference process and user survey questions are included. (MES)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Flow Charts, Guidelines, Library Administration
Output Measures for Public Library Service to Children. A Manual of Standardized Procedures.
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Walter, Virginia A. – 1992
This manual has been designed as a practical guide to quantifying and measuring the results, or outputs, of public library service to children. The basic output measures presented are tailored to reflect library services to children (defined as persons 14 years old and younger) and their care givers. Six categories of measures are presented: (1)…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Data Collection, Library Administration, Library Planning
The RFP Process: Effective Management of the Acquisition of Library Materials.
Wilkinson, Frances C.; Thorson, Connie Capers – 1998
Many librarians view procurement, with its myriad forms, procedures, and other organizational requirements, as a tedious or daunting challenge. This book simplifies the process, showing librarians how to successfully prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) and make informed decisions when determining which vendors to use for purchasing library…
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Information Services
A Planning Process for Public Libraries.
Palmour, Vernon E.; And Others – 1980
This guide from the Public Libraries Association (PLA) describes a planning process to be used by individual library systems to establish their own standards appropriate to local conditions and needs; design strategies to reach those needs; and inaugurate a planning cycle that involves continuous monitoring of progress and regular adjustment of…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Change Strategies, Evaluation Criteria, Library Administration
Flexible Work Arrangements in ARL Libraries. SPEC Kit #180.
Zabel, Diane, Comp.; And Others – 1992
This report presents the results of a survey of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members about the current climate and practices regarding flexible work arrangements. Data are reported on the availability of schedule flexibility, job exchange, part-time arrangements, and leaves, as well as information about faculty status, tenure,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Flexible Working Hours, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Manual for Assessing the Quality of Health Sciences Libraries in Hospitals.
Bain, Christine A.; And Others – 1983
In compliance with legislation enacted by New York State in 1981, a manual of recommendations and standards for hospital libraries was developed (1) to assist in assessment of the quality of hospital library services; (2) to enable measurement of the improvement in individual institutions; and (3) to be used as criteria in the administration of…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Budgets, Check Lists, Glossaries