Creating the Agile Library: A Management Guide for Librarians

Society's drive for technology that is faster and more efficient in processing and disseminating information is fueling changes--especially in academia. As the Internet becomes an important source for research, it challenges the library's role as the major information resource on campus. In order for libraries to respond to this challenge they must become agile in their adaptation of new technologies to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of their users. This book discusses innovative and aggressive methods libraries can implement to become more agile. The seven chapters are written by library administrators who discuss their own experiences and cover topics including management, technology, services, users' needs and marketing the library.

Author: Lorraine J. Haricombe
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 04/23/1998
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.38w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780313303234

About the Author

LORRAINE J. HARICOMBE is Assistant Professor and Head of Circulation at Northern Illinois University.

T. J. LUSHER is Assistant Professor and Assistant Director for Automated Library Systems at Northern Illinois University.