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Succession Paths for Academic Library Directors.
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Hatcher, Karen A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1997
Library literature is examined for patterns for succession to the academic library director's position. A survey of 21 library directors of The Council on State University Libraries was conducted to determine changes. Findings indicate women find it easier to obtain library director positions through external hires; male librarians no longer have…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Females, Higher Education, Librarians
Serials Cancellation Projects: Necessary Evil or Collection Assessment Opportunity?
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Richards, Daniel T.; Prelec, Antonija – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Discusses serials cancellations; reviews library collection assessment policies and reasons for assessment studies; describes a survey of academic health sciences libraries that examined serials cancellation projects, including the decision-making process, regional or national cooperation, and the methodology used; and explains a generic serials…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Annual Survey of Serials Collection Assessment Programs, Practices, and Policies in Academic Libraries--1991-1992.
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Alexander, Adrian W.; Smith, James L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Describes a survey of academic libraries that explored serials collection assessment. Highlights include serials budget allocations; serials cancellation projects; changes in ratio of allocation by subject area; use of computers for serials collection assessment; use of vendors, especially for statistics; and future plans for collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society)