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Defining Relevancy Managing the New Academic Library
Janet McNeil Hurlbert
Book Code: LU4191
ISBN: 1-59158-419-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-419-3
288 pages, figures; tables
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 12/30/2007
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [T]his book address issues relating to rising trends in academic library management. Starting with a description of the emerging generation of academic library patrons (i.e., the Millenial generation) and Web 2.0 technology, the essays focus on a range of timely topics -- from a discussion of the change role of the "library as a place" to an entire section devoted to issues of information literacy....[P]rovides a worthy introduction to the vast array of emerging themes and trends that will impact the future of academic libraries and library school collections.
    —Library Journal     July 2008
Description: Connection. Competition. Collaboration. These three words define management of college libraries, today and in the future. They also describe the contents of this book, which focus on planning for the multiple directions that college library managers must consider and act upon. Contributed chapters cover the challenges nearly all must face, such as understanding users, information literacy, staff alignment, and the integration of physical building and function. Some chapters contain studies and models that can be replicated at similar institutions. Others offer documentation that can be used in reports or presentations to administrators and boards. Together, they convey a plethora of good ideas for responding to customers, competitors, technologies, and stakeholders.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • I. Analyzing Our Users: Making the Connection
  • II. The Integration of Form and Function: Buildings and Services
  • III. Collaboration for Learning: Managing Information Literacy
  • IV. Promoting the Library: Competition and Collaboration
  • V. Integration of Staff, Services, and Assessment: What Is Needed? How Will We Know? Who Will Do It?
  • VI. Connections for College Archives: Taking on New Missions
  • VII. Issues and Challenges for the Future: A Bibliographic Essay
LC Card Number: 2007039210
LCC Class: Z675
Dewey Class: 025
PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
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