The Librarian as Manager of an Academic Library
Sam E. Ifidon
Abstract
Sam E. Ifidon
Abstract
Discusses the role of the librarian as manager of an academic library. Compares the nature of library management with that of business management and considers the specific factors of academic library management: personnel, facilities and finance. Discusses survival strategies and academic library management in times of economic recession.
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Discusses the role of the librarian as manager of an academic library. Compares the nature of library management with that of business management and considers the specific factors of academic library management: personnel, facilities and finance. Discusses survival strategies and academic library management in times of economic recession.
Key concepts: Library management, Academic library, Recession, Business, Management, Library science, Computer science, Economics