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Do we get what we pay for?

Kirstin Steele (Daniel Library, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, USA)

The Bottom Line

ISSN: 0888-045X

Article publication date: 30 October 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of intermediary companies (i.e. jobbers) in library operations

Design/methodology/approach

The paper investigates how service charges are determined, if any industry standards for these charges exist, and if so, how they are monitored by companies and clients.

Practical implications

Not much is known about the nature of jobber's business. This discussion has reinforced Daniel that the library makes good use of the jobbers employed, but has also underscored the importance of being able to explain, to people outside the library field, why they are important to library operation.

Findings

For the authors' small academic library, employing intermediaries is currently worth the service charges.

Originality/value

It is hoped librarians and library staff who use or are considering using intermediary businesses will find these experiences useful.

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Citation

Steele, K. (2009), "Do we get what we pay for?", The Bottom Line, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 79-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450910999631

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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