Innovative redesign and reorganization of library technical services
Subtitle: paths for the future and case studies
By: edited by Bradford Lee Eden.
Contributors: Eden, Bradford Lee.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 480
Subjects: Technical services (Libraries) -- Management.; Technical services (Libraries) -- Case studies.; Academic libraries -- United States -- Administration -- Case studies.
Genres: Case studies.
Description: "The first part of this book explores the future of technical services through surveys, research essays, and insightful opinion pieces. The second part focuses on redesign and reorganization efforts through a number of fascinating case studies. The majority of these case studies come from academic library technical services departments, highlighting efforts to meet and deal with challenges through a myriad of options. For anyone involved in the day-to-day supervision, management, and future of a library technical services department, this book will provide food for thought, as well as practical lessons."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.