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Publication Date: 1993
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The Director's Role in the Acquisitions Dilemma.
Eaton, Nancy L.
Journal of Library Administration, v19 n2 p3-18 1993
Explores the role of the academic library director in reconceptualizing the scholarly communication process in response to rising acquisitions costs. Highlights include being a catalyst for change; accountability; planning strategies and alliances, including ARL (Association of Research Libraries) and library consortia; and identifying target audiences. (Contains seven references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Administrator Role, Audience Analysis, Change Agents, Check Lists, Consortia, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Acquisition, Library Associations, Library Cooperation, Library Directors, Library Expenditures, Library Planning, Library Role, Scholarly Communication, Strategic Planning, Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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