Profiles Of Academic Library Reference Services Management

Author : Christy Zlatos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574408690
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Profiles of Academic Library Reference Services Management written by Christy Zlatos and published by . This book was released on with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 55-page study profiles the development and management of reference services at seven American institutions of higher education : the University of Arizona, Bowling Green State University, California State University--Fresno, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Idaho, Kaplan University and Princeton University. The study looks at a broad range of issues including but not limited to : the development of special services for international students and distance learning students, the integration of reference services with info technology assistance, tutoring and other student services, the presentation and orientation of the reference and circulation desks, the appropriate use of student labor and other staffing and labor use issues, the development of "personal librarian programs" and other customization strategies, the proper uses of reference statistics, the integration of virtual and on-site reference services and the marketing of reference services. Other issues discussed in the report include : relationship building with student "customer" : use of surveying and focus groups to assess the quality of the student reference experience ; collaboration with library subject specialists ; staff training and dealing with a plethora of reference librarian retirements ; and much more.

Author : Paul Kelsey
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
ISBN 13 : 157440122X
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Profiles of Best Practices in Academic Library Interlibrary Loan written by Paul Kelsey and published by Primary Research Group Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study profiles the interlibrary loan efforts of nine leading American colleges: the University of Texas at Arlington, Tulane University, the University of Minnesota, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Brigham Young University, the University of Tennessee, Colorado State University, Oberlin College and Stony Brook University. The libraries interviewed shared their thoughts on a broad range of topics including but not restricted to: workflow management, productivity measures, departmental organization, budgets and spending trends, service to distance learning students, copyright and licensing issues, measures for special collections, automation and software use, use of institutional repositories and open access publications, shipping costs and procedures, and many other facets of academic interlibrary loan management. The purpose of the report is to define and diffuse best practices by profiling measures taken by nine leading institutions of higher education. Although the report contains much useful quantitative information, especially relating to budgets and employment, the focus in this report is on a journalistic narrative explaining departmental goals, procedures and practices and evaluating results.

Author : Janet Pinkley
Publisher : Assoc of College & Research Libraries
ISBN 13 : 9780838939017
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Community College Library written by Janet Pinkley and published by Assoc of College & Research Libraries. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges are a cornerstone of higher education and serve the unique needs of the communities in which they reside. In 2019, community colleges accounted for 41 percent of all undergraduate students in the United States. Community college librarians are engaged in meaningful work designing and delivering library programs and services that meet the needs of their diverse populations and support student learning. The Community College Library series is meant to lift the voices of community college librarians and highlight their creativity, tenacity, and commitment to students. The Community College Library: Assessment explores the research, comprehensive plans, and new approaches to assessment being created by community college librarians around the U.S. Chapters include sample activities and materials and cover topics including assessing student learning while shifting from Standards to Framework; investigating and communicating library instruction's relationship to student retention; and building librarian assessment confidence through communities of research practice. This book demonstrates the innovative and replicable ways community college librarians are measuring, evaluating, and reflecting on the services they provide, and how to use these assessments to demonstrate the value and impact of library services and advocate for resources.

Author : Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 1555708595
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Kay Ann Cassell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.

Author : Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher : ALA Editions
ISBN 13 : 9780838917800
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competency-Based Career Planning for Reference and User Services Professionals written by Jo Bell Whitlatch and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference and user services librarians need to be in charge of their own careers. And when it comes to their own professional development, that means being proactive.

Author : Kathleen Lehman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574407662
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Profiles of Academic Library Storage Facility Management Strategies written by Kathleen Lehman and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Linda S Katz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317955552
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing the Twenty-First Century Reference Department written by Linda S Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the skills needed to update and manage a reference department that efficiently meets the needs of clients today—and tomorrow! Managing the Twenty-First Century Reference Department: Challenges and Prospects provides librarians with the knowledge and skills they need to manage an effective reference service. Full of useful and practical ideas, this book presents successful methods for recruiting and retaining capable reference department staff and management, training new employees and adapting current services to an evolving field. Expert practitioners address the changing role of the reference library worker and how longstanding traditions and practices can be re-evaluated and re-applied. The information in this book is ideal for librarians and students of library studies looking to take their skills to the next level. Reference departments continue to evolve as the number of applicants qualified to run them declines. Managing the Twenty-First Century Reference Department: Challenges and Prospects explores the dynamics of leadership and management as well as a variety of other characteristics needed in a Head of Reference. It recognizes the increasing need for visionary leaders who can deal with shrinking budgets, soaring costs, expensive electronic resources, and high user expectations and provides you with practical advice on finding, training, and keeping these individuals. In addition to the training and recruitment techniques documented in this book, you will find extensive information on: setting and achieving goals creating and maintaining a positive work environment how to deliver quality services how to improve job satisfaction for library staff problem solving strategies the importance of communication making your reference department task- and employee-centered Managing the Twenty-First Century Reference Department: Challenges and Prospects also provides an inside look at Oregon State University’s Valley Library’s new management model. The library’s information professionals detail this new model’s current function, potential hazards, and multiple advantages. The user-friendly information documented in this chapter and in the book as a whole makes Managing the Twenty-First Century Reference Department: Challenges and Prospects an essential read for any librarian or student of library studies looking to meet the demands of an increasingly technical field.

Author : Ruth A. Fraley
Publisher : New York : Haworth Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reference Services Administration & Management written by Ruth A. Fraley and published by New York : Haworth Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Primary Research Group
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
ISBN 13 : 1574400681
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Licensing and Copyright Management written by Primary Research Group and published by Primary Research Group Inc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report looks closely at the licensing and copyright management practices of leading academic, special and state libraries. Among the organziations profiled are: The University of Idaho, IBM, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the University of South Carolina, and many others. Issues discussed include: recruitment of group buying partners, terms of consortium membership, authentication, archiving, title record keeping and accounting, the consolidation of buying power, state mandated contract language, changes in pricing over the life of contracts - and many other issues that impact database licensing.

Author : Gunjal, Bhojaraju
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522517421
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Knowledge and Scholarly Assets in Academic Libraries written by Gunjal, Bhojaraju and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge management strategies play an important role across numerous industries. These processes and strategies can be adopted into higher education sectors for use in managing scholarly assets. Managing Knowledge and Scholarly Assets in Academic Libraries is an essential reference source for the latest research on approaches for adopting and implementing various facets of knowledge management in academia. Featuring expansive coverage on a range of topics and perspectives, such as knowledge mapping, social media applications, and linked data, this publication is ideally designed for librarians, students, managers, and scholars seeking current research on the innovative measures of knowledge management in libraries.