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Nicholson, Karen P. – College & Research Libraries, 2015
In his article "The McDonaldization of Academic Libraries?" Brian Quinn explores to what extent and to what effect academic libraries have become "McDonaldized," according to the concept developed by sociologist George Ritzer. Quinn identifies a number of ways in which the four dimensions of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Services, Library Automation, Library Personnel
Bullian, Jeremy; Ellison, Alicia – Journal of Web Librarianship, 2013
When an institutional program review determined the Hillsborough Community College Libraries Web site was out-of-date, lacked resources, and was in desperate need of a makeover, the authors embarked upon a redesign project. The article describes the challenges and considerations that contributed to the authors' decision-making and design…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Web Sites, Library Services, Library Development
Shiozaki, Ryo; Eisenschitz, Tamara – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2009
This paper reports on a questionnaire survey of 16 national libraries designed to clarify how national libraries attempt to justify their web archiving activities. Results indicate they envisage that a) the benefits brought about by their initiatives are greater than the overall costs, b) the costs imposed on libraries are greater than the costs…
Descriptors: Preservation, Government Libraries, Questionnaires, Library Automation

Becker, Joseph – Special Libraries, 1983
As technology permeates the special library, new requirements will emerge to integrate staff, equipment, and systems and establish connections between information resources and people. Being library managers in special libraries of tomorrow means mastering fundamentals of cost accounting, strategic planning, technological change, and behavioral…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society), Librarians
Welzel, Karen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Innovation, Library Administration
Axford, H. William, Ed. – 1972
The purpose of the institute was to illustrate the capabilities of the computer as a management tool. For this reason, LARC sought to attract participants who were high enough on the administrative ladder to be both interested and able to benefit from such a presentation. Twenty-six people attended the institute and by far the largest percentage…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Institutes (Training Programs)

Havercamp, Dan – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The "average" costs of integrated library system components--including hardware, software, and related expenses--are outlined to assist in projecting the costs of a small system. Potential benefits of such systems, i.e., areas in which operational costs can be reduced through their use, are also reviewed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Information Systems

Rochell, Carlton – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Explores issues associated with the imposition of fees on information obtained from sources made available by today's technology. Highlights include the commodification of information, economics of access to information, library costs and user fees, cost benefits of automation, financial support for automation, and implications for collection…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Fees, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Wainwright, Jane – 1975
A study of computer facilities in British libraries highlighted the respective benefits and disadvantages of using the parent institution's central computer or using a dedicated minicomputer. The large computer's technical advantages include greater opportunities for sharing or buying operational software, and the availability of experienced…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Stenstrom, Patricia F. – Illinois Libraries, 1987
This review of management literature relevant to library technical services operations concentrates on materials published since 1980. Categories of management literature reviewed include budget and finance, personnel, library automation, space, and time. More than 70 references are listed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Facility Planning, Library Administration, Library Automation

Blatecky, Alan R. – North Carolina Libraries, 1992
Discusses the future of computer networks and libraries in light of rapid advances in technology. Topics discussed include information growth; decreasing costs and increasing performance; and changes needed in libraries, including organizational structure and culture, increased access rather than increased holdings, more classification schemes,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Classification, Computer Networks

Pagell, Ruth – Electronic Library, 1991
Examines factors relating to selecting machine-readable information sources from the perspective of the library manager concerned with serving user needs. Professional and novice searchers are considered; remote time sharing, CD-ROM workstations, and local tapes are described and compared; network choices are discussed; and impacts on the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Sumsion, John; Ward, Suzanne – 1995
This study shows how performance measurement can be developed to take advantage of the most advanced computer software and hardware now available. The "Toolbox" study was commissioned by the European Commission (EC) and undertaken by De Montfort University in partnership with Essex County Libraries and the Library and Information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software