CONSULTANTS: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL OR A LUXURY?

Abstract

This article challenges the notion that using a consultant is a luxury inappropriate in the library community. A consultant can offer access to hard‐to‐find information, an impartial viewpoint, flexible arrangements, and timely completion of a project. Using a consultant can therefore mean sounder decisions, cost savings, and enhanced effectiveness for the library. The author discusses specialized consulting services available to libraries, as well as how to select a consultant and build a successful client/consultant relationship.

Citation

Berger, C.A. (1993), "CONSULTANTS: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL OR A LUXURY?", The Bottom Line, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb025359