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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
Peer reviewedBerner, Andrew; St. Clair, Guy – Special Libraries, 1987
Discusses ways to reorganize private libraries in order to provide better services to users. Specific suggestions are provided for analyzing the library, its staff, and its services, to determine the extent of reorganization needed and to implement change in a manner most suited to the special environment of the private library. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Clubs, Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Expenditures
Peer reviewedHippenhammer, Craighton – Top of the News, 1986
Reports on output measures that can give children's librarians additional information to better control collections and make better selection and weeding decisions. Statistical comparisons utilizing circulation data (comparing circulation year to year, circulation to patrons served, circulation to number of materials owned) and availability of…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
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
Download full textMcCombs, Gillian M. – 1985
To gather information on current catalog maintenance practices, researchers selected institutions from respondents to the September 1984 version of the OMS (Office of Management Studies) Automation Inventory of Research Libraries. A telephone survey of technical services and systems staff at 23 libraries investigated a wide range of issues related…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, Databases, Higher Education
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
