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Jarvis, Christy; Gregory, Joan M. – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2016
With journal price increases continuing to outpace inflation and library collection funds remaining stagnant or shrinking, libraries are seeking innovative ways to control spending while continuing to provide patrons with high-quality content. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library reports on the evaluation, implementation, and use of…
Descriptors: Health Sciences, Special Libraries, Library Administration, Library Services
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Herring, Deidra N. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2009
The article is an introduction to The Ohio Department of Youth Services librarians and the services they provide. Information about each juvenile prison facility is revealed and provides an explanation of guidelines and standards for prison libraries. Sixty-eight questions were asked in four in-person interviews to present a profile of the…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Special Libraries, Programming, Library Services
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Daum, Patricia B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes management techniques used by administrators of special libraries to meet library standards while facing drastic reductions in budgets and staff. Ways of managing library acquisitions, stretching staff utilization, and assigning additional responsibilities to special librarians are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Library Acquisition
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Abel-Kops, Chad P. – Catholic Library World, 2000
Focuses the issue of outsourcing cataloging in academic and special libraries. Examines the goal of outsourcing to increase production at reduced costs; a case of outsourcing at Wright State University of Ohio; confidentiality issues of outsourcing by law firms and other corporations; contracts; debates on "whether" and "what"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Cataloging, Change
Rubin, Rhea Joyce – 1987
This report describes a study designed to assess the client and staff libraries at each of the 11 California Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) residential facilities to determine their existing resources and their ability to meet the requirements of the changing facility populations. The study…
Descriptors: Budgets, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Materials
Central New York Library Resources Council, Syracuse. – 1993
From August to November of 1992, 10 institutions from central New York State (Colgate University Library, Fayetteville Free Library, Herkimer County Community College Library, Oneida Community Mansion House, Onondaga Community College Library, Onondaga County Public Library, Onondaga Historical Association, Skaneateles Library Association, State…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Emergency Programs, Higher Education, Library Administration