TY - JOUR AB - Discusses the implications of activity in the UK which has resulted in the preparation of library plans, and the introduction of best value and benchmarking for public libraries. It provides a review of the distinction between benchmarks and process benchmarking; the development of benchmarking in the private and public sectors; annual library plans and best value, and the implications of the best value process for public libraries. VL - 21 IS - 7 SN - 0143-5124 DO - 10.1108/01435120010338766 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120010338766 AU - Favret Leo PY - 2000 Y1 - 2000/01/01 TI - Benchmarking, annual library plans and best value: the implications for public libraries T2 - Library Management PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 340 EP - 348 Y2 - 2024/04/18 ER -