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Cohen, Alexander; Cohen, Elaine – Computers in Libraries, 2003
Discusses library consultants and offers a step-by-step plan for selecting a consultant who meets a library's specific needs. Topics include setting criteria and the type of consultant needed; turnaround time; Request for Proposal or Request for Qualifications; and building consensus between staff, management, and the consultant. (LRW)
Descriptors: Consultants, Criteria, Libraries, Library Administration
Myles, Barbara – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes the efforts at Boston Public Library to recover from serious flooding that damaged computer equipment. Discusses vendor help in assessing the damage; the loss of installation disks; hiring consultants to help with financial matters; effects on staff; repairing and replacing damaged equipment; insurance issues; and disaster recovery…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Consultants, Emergency Programs, Financial Problems
Livingston, Frances G.; Rosen, C. Martin – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Describes the Kentuckiana Metroversity Linking project, a consortium of academic and public libraries using the Z39.50 information retrieval protocol to provide service to Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. Topics addressed include the Z39.50 standard, the consultant's role, addressing technical issues, Internet vs. dial-in access,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Budgeting, Consortia
