Library Management: Volume 21 Issue 7

Benchmarking, annual library plans and best value: the implications for public libraries

Leo Favret

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…

Quality management theory and practice: some observations of practices in Australian academic libraries

Lawrence W.H. Tam

An outline of the theory and elements of quality management employing Deming’s method is used to compare practices in several academic libraries in Australia. Discussion is based…

Serial selection at the University of Botswana Library

Edward Lumande, Ayoku A. Ojedokun, E.K. Lebotse, Albertina M. Mbangiwa

Inconsistency and/or a lack of a clear understanding of the criteria for serial selection and evaluation have been observed to characterise the presentation of requests for…

Collection development and management in the twenty‐first century with special reference to academic libraries: an overview

Kebede Gessesse

Every library collection should be established for a definite purpose. In an academic library setting, the collection may be developed primarily for research and instructional…

Models and opportunities for library co‐operation in the Asian region

Gary E. Gorman, Rowena Cullen

This paper discusses evolving trends in library co‐operation against the backdrop of practices in various Asian countries. Having first reviewed the rationale for co‐operation and…

Books, Bytes and Bridges: Libraries and Computer Centers in Academic Institutions

Ian Lovecy

The Effective Strategist

Melvyn P. Crann

Communication in Management

E. McDermott

Handling Groups in Action: The Use of Distinctions in Facilitation

Stuart Hannabuss