Resource management: materials, equipment, facilities

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the management of physical resources (materials, equipment, and facilities) as a performance standard for leadership.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach of the paper is to list general principles for physical resource management and then discuss the understanding needed for the creative application of those principles.

Findings

The findings are that library leaders must understand how to collaborate, negotiate and formulate policies in order to manage physical resources well for the sake of the bottom line as well as the quality of the user and staff experience.

Originality/value

The value is in learning how to use interpersonal interaction to effectively manage physical resources in a way that advances overall organizational goals.

Citation

Fitsimmons, G. (2009), "Resource management: materials, equipment, facilities", The Bottom Line, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 86-88. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450910999659