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Strategies for Stretching the Collection Budget.
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Lynden, Frederick C. – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Describes strategies that academic libraries can use to stretch the collection budget in the face of increasing costs. Collection management measures are discussed, including cancellations, coordinated buying, and cooperative databases; budgetary strategies are described; and political factors are considered, including faculty support,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Budgets, Costs
Vendor Selection, Vendor Collection, or Vendor Defection.
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Alessi, Dana – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Describes criteria that libraries should use in selecting a book vendor from the vendor's point of view and reports on the results of a survey of community college libraries that was conducted to determine their vendor selection priorities. Highlights include accuracy of order fulfillment, discounts, and customer service. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Evaluation Criteria, Library Acquisition
They Can't Hear Us Does Not Mean We Can't Serve Them.
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McDaniel, Julie Ann – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Describes types of hearing impairments and discusses library equipment, materials, and programs for the hearing impaired. American Library Association guidelines for four areas of service to the hearing impaired are summarized: communications; resources; publicity and programs; and participation and staffing. Addresses for related organizations…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Hearing Impairments, Library Equipment, Library Materials
Needed: An Ethical Code for Library Administrators.
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Baker, Sharon L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Discusses the need for ethical guidelines for library administrators. Five basic ethical principles that could underlie the development of such guidelines and examples of how these principles might apply in a library setting are suggested: (1) respect autonomy; (2) do no harm; (3) benefit others; (4) be just; and (5) be faithful. (27 references)…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Librarians, Library Administration
Student Employment Manuals.
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Russell, Thyra K. – Journal of Library Administration, 1995
Discusses the information on academic library practices provided in student employment manuals. Highlights include the mission statement, expectations of employment, enrollment and eligibility requirements, employment eligibility verification, application form, the hiring process, program policies, release of employment verification information;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Employment Practices, Guides, Higher Education
Cost Analysis of Monographs and Serials.
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Lynden, Frederick C.; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1990
These two articles address the rising costs of monographs and serials in libraries and suggest strategies for coping with inflationary trends. Highlights include factors in price increases; gathering accurate data on the local budget; domestic and foreign price fluctuations; the increase in new journal titles; and publisher growth policies and…
Descriptors: Budgets, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Inflation (Economics)