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Peer reviewedCorey, James F.; Bellomy, Fred L. – Library Trends, 1973
The correct strategy for any contemplated requirements study is precisely whatever management needs at the time to make a good intuitive choice among alternate courses of action--no more and no less. (19 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Information Needs, Libraries, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedHayes, Robert M. – Library Trends, 1980
Identifies various facets of the use of consultants in library automation, including kinds of consultants, their roles, contexts in which they may be used, functional areas in which their values may differ, and equipment alternatives. A bibliography is provided. (FM)
Descriptors: Consultants, Libraries, Library Automation, Online Systems
Peer reviewedFasana, Paul J. – Library Trends, 1973
Systems analysis can and should be used in any situation where there is a need to measure performance and a reasonable possibility of being able to develop more efficient routines. Increasingly, systems analysis is being used by librarians in other areas of library activity, such as budgeting and management. (29 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Budgets, Cost Effectiveness, Librarians, Libraries
