The Librarian as Manager of an Academic Library

Abstract

Discusses the role of the librarian as manager of an academic library. Compares the nature of library management with that of business management and considers the specific factors of academic library management: personnel, facilities and finance. Discusses survival strategies and academic library management in times of economic recession.

Citation

Ifidon, S.E. (1992), "The Librarian as Manager of an Academic Library", Library Review, Vol. 41 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539210017671