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Penniman, W. David – Catholic Library World, 1991
Discusses the future of libraries and the necessary steps that need to be taken to be successful. Topics discussed include the process of change, the need to emphasize delivery systems rather than storage facilities, library services, the need for strategic planning, the role of technology, and library leadership. (11 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Change, Delivery Systems, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination
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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
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Constantinou, Constantia – Catholic Library World, 1998
Traces the history of student academic library employees and reviews the related literature on the changing role of library student assistants. Highlights include changes in libraries' organizational structures; and administrative issues concerning recruitment, interviewing, training, motivation, and employee retention. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Employment Interviews, Higher Education