The institutional library committee, part I: a tool for garnering support

Abstract

Purpose

This article's purpose is to explain the usefulness of the institutional library committee in supporting the library director's vision for the library.

Design/methodology/approach

The article describes the function and makeup of an institutional library committee and then discusses how the director can use his/her influence on the committee to garner support for library initiatives.

Findings

The article finds that the library director has influence on such a committee regardless of his/her position on the committee.

Practical implications

This committee provides a unique channel of influence for educating on and advancing library issues.

Social implications

This committee can be a great source of support for the library and its staff.

Originality/value

The value of the article is in showing how to get the most out of this committee.

Citation

Fitsimmons, G. (2013), "The institutional library committee, part I: a tool for garnering support", The Bottom Line, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880451311321546