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By Gisela M. von Dran, Jennifer Cargill
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1993, features the perspectives of library practitioners as well as other higher education professionals on using innovative management techniques. The book includes practical discussions of Total Quality Management, team management, the impact of gender differences, ...
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By Ellis Mount
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1984, examines the process of building suitable collections for sci-tech libraries. Sci-tech collections are not the easiest to develop successfully in view of the complexity of the subjects involved, the large number of choices to make, and the difficulty of even ...
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By Sul H. Lee
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1999, suggests proven, effective strategies to deal with a librarian's most pressing problems. One case study shows how Iowa State University turned a cutback in journals into a new vision of what the library should be, involving a broad-based committee in the project....
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By Ellis Mount
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1989, covers all aspects of sci-tech collection management. It analyses the planning, careful use of budgets and wise selections required to build a suitable collection....
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By Deanne Holzberlein
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1985, examines the professional librarians’ needs for cataloging computer software. Examples of software labels, title screens, and catalog cards are used to illustrate how to catalog microcomputer software according to the 1974 Guidelines to Chapter 9 of the ...
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By Bill Katz, Ruth A. Fraley
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1985, examines issues such as the discussion of goals and rationales for charging for online searches, conflicts between reference and other library departments, how to provide quality service and who is best suited to provide it....
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By Bill Katz
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1990, addresses the concerns of librarians that they must be informed and educated in order to excel in their work. It focuses on specific types of training for librarians. Authorities explain pioneering programs in California and Maryland which deal with teaching ...
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By Donald B. Simpson
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1998, examines formal cooperative collection development programs as well as nonformal agreements. It analyses the most effective mechanisms for establishing a cooperative collection agenda, including making the most economical use of library funds; inadequate delivery...
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By Wilson Luquire
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1986, is a comprehensive review of American library cooperative development programs at the regional, state-wide, interstate, and national levels. The distinguished contributors offer thoughtful assessments of the challenges of effectively implementing programs and ...
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By Kent Hendrickson
December 15, 2021
In the seven chapters of this book, first published in 1991, the topics of planning and creativity as they apply to the management of academic libraries are discussed fully, with specific examples and detailed guidelines. Topics such as involving all members of the library staff in decision making ...
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By Ellis Mount
December 15, 2021
Through its discussions on planning, using space, and selecting equipment and furnishings, this book, first published in 1988, provides guidance for those who have little or no experience in designing a facility for a special library - one that serves a corporation, government agency, non-profit ...
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By Sul H. Lee
December 15, 2021
This book, first published in 1993, is a key resource in beginning the task of re-thinking traditional methods of collection development and maintenance. The contributing authors to this volume provide thought-provoking chapters which touch on library, business, and societal issues as related to ...