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Alley, Brian – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Describes the recent history of technical services organizations with an emphasis on their labor intensive approach, and offers alternative solutions to technical services staffing needs. Methods suggested include changes that will result in smaller staffs, greater reliance on clerks and paraprofessionals, and a shift of funding to public service…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Employment Qualifications, Job Development

Dwyer, James R. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the impact of changing library technologies on the role of technical services personnel. The areas discussed include online library systems, bibliographic utilities, networking trends, the proliferation of serials, electronic publishing, and the increased need for quality control in technical processes. (32 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Electronic Publishing, Job Development, Job Skills

Hill, Janet Swan – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Examines the impact of automation on the future of library technical services. The areas discussed include the functions of technical services, how those functions are changing and will be organized, and the qualifications and recruitment of future technical services staff. (85 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Employment Projections, Employment Qualifications

Webb, Gisela M. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Explores the emerging role of librarians and support staff members, and the requirements both will have to meet to function effectively. The discussion of practical ideas to help current staff prepare for as yet undefinable responsibilities includes participative management, staff development, and involvement in professional organizations. (10…
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Job Development, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Godden, Irene P.; Moon, Myra Jo – 1985
Recognizing recent efforts by members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in establishing departments or designating full-time staff for preservation efforts, the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) undertook a survey to identify ways research libraries are reorganizing for these new activities. Telephone interviews were…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Job Development, Library Administration