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Peer reviewedRockman, Ilene F., Ed. – Reference Services Review, 1991
Presents viewpoints of five persons actively engaged in academic libraries or library schools on new skills that may be desirable for reference librarians in the future. Topics discussed include reference skills; communication skills; management skills; literacy in computer technology; specialization; implications of the information age;…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Conferences
Peer reviewedDedrick, Anthony J. – College & Research Libraries, 1994
Reports the results of a survey of shared library facilities and describes some typical organizational and management structures. Effective organizational models are discussed. In general, the survey found that there are significant cost savings and service enhancements resulting from a shared facility arrangement along with some additional…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, Administrative Problems, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedMcGrath, William E. – Library Quarterly, 1993
Argues that perception studies and ranking are lacking in validity and reliability because of small sample size, simplistic statistical analyses, and the evaluation of quality by educators. It is asserted that quality control is more valid when evaluated by the customers of education, i.e., the students. (11 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Evaluation Methods, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Download full textMorton, Claudette, Ed.; Loge, Charlene, Ed. – 1996
This document presents a collection of papers to be used as a practical guide and reference for delivering library services to small rural schools. The document targets rural school teachers, new school librarians, county superintendents, and rural and small school boards of trustees. Papers cover: (1) issues related to library administration,…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Acquisition
Flood, Susan, Comp. – 1997
This report documents the results of a survey on the current use and management of approval plans, and compares them with similar studies published in SPEC kits in 1982 and 1988. Overall, Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions still consider approval plans to be efficient and cost effective. Survey results include: (1) the percentage…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Cotta-Schonberg, Michael – 1995
This report describes Copenhagen (Denmark) Business School Library's (CBSL) use of performance measurement to manage the quality of library services and facilities. The CBSL quality management program consists of: a statement of strategic goals of development and operation, including a focus on users, good service, efficient internal functions,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency
Sumsion, John; Ward, Suzanne – 1995
This study shows how performance measurement can be developed to take advantage of the most advanced computer software and hardware now available. The "Toolbox" study was commissioned by the European Commission (EC) and undertaken by De Montfort University in partnership with Essex County Libraries and the Library and Information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Yucht, Alice H. – 1992
This document serves as a source of friendly, practical, and proven advice about running the elementary school library. The looseleaf notebook format allows for removal of forms for copying and for additional pages. Section 1, "Roles & Responsibilities: You Want Me To Do What? When?" considers the mission of the school librarian, and includes a…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Idaho State Library, Boise. – 1994
The purpose of this guide is to help new librarians in Idaho get started at their jobs. It provides a basic overview of library administration, policy, procedure, activities, and services. The following topics are covered: library law; working with the board of trustees; formulating and writing policies and procedures; budgeting and finance;…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Librarians, Library Acquisition, Library Administration
Sheller, Rebekah, Ed. – Rural Libraries, 1991
These volumes report on investigation, activities, and viewpoints related to rural library service. Topics covered are the role of rural libraries, the needs and characteristics of its users, the characteristics of its trustees, difference in operation and information service between rural and urban libraries, and the role of technology in helping…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Distance Education, Financial Problems, Higher Education
Offermann, Glenn W. – 1991
This study is based on a survey of a sample of 162 academic libraries holding between 90,000 and 500,000 volumes. The report begins by comparing various characteristics of the libraries to arrive at a profile of an average sample library in terms of volumes, enrollment, volumes per student, budget, expenditures per student, salaries as percent of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Software
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1991
The 16 papers in this collection focus on the impact of new technologies on libraries and their managers: (1) "Has Technology Failed Us?" (Frederick W. Lancaster); (2) "The Wheel of Fortune: Academic Libraries. IT and the Re-emerging Past" (Alasdair Paterson); (3) "Management Strategies for Enhancing the Adoption of Technological Innovations"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adoption (Ideas), Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing
Gotanda, Masae; And Others – 1982
An online circulation system--ULISYS (the Universal Library System Ltd.) manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)--is being installed in the Hawaii State Library, Kaneohe Regional Library, Kailua Community Library and Waimanalo Community/School Library. These libraries are the first users of a statewide online circulation system…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Check Lists, Flow Charts, Library Administration
Delaney, Jack J. – 1976
This text focuses on the administration of libraries and media centers in elementary and middle schools. Included are chapters concerning staffing, scheduling and rules, circulation, reference services, teaching, discipline, materials selection, ordering, producing materials, cataloging, and planning. There is explicit information on such…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Cataloging, Discipline, Elementary Education
Ryan, Joe; McClure, Charles R. – Online Submission, 2003
Ryan Information Management conducted a return on investment (ROI) study of the economic value of the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) and identified potential additional sources of operating revenue. HSPLS economic value was examined from four viewpoints, HSPLS: direct economic impact, market value, peer comparison and value to library…
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Program Effectiveness, Public Libraries, Library Services
