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Peer reviewedHoadley, Irene B. – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Reviews the history of the relationship between OCLC and the regional networks, and examines current stresses in this relationship. Strategies that might be used to preserve this partnership are suggested. (1 reference) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning
Peer reviewedGee, E. Gordon; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1990
This theme issue presents 14 articles that address the strategic planning process in academic libraries. Integrating library and university planning is discussed, and descriptions of planning at various colleges and universities include discussions of communication, decision making, and the incentives that started the strategic planning process.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Administration, College Planning, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Peer reviewedRiggs, Donald E.; Sykes, Vivian M. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Describes technological and societal changes affecting libraries and advocates for transformational leadership. Strategic planning, creativity, innovation by substitution, intrapreneurs, gender differences, changing metaphors, risk taking, and communication are discussed; and the difference between managers and leaders is explained. (Contains…
Descriptors: Change, Futures (of Society), Innovation, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedNeal, James G.; Steele, Patricia A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Discussion of academic research libraries' changes in organizational structure focuses on experiences at the Indiana University Libraries. Highlights include principles encouraging organizational change and empowerment; the role and nature of the library, including a focus on the user; library reorganization; and strategic planning, quality, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedYavarkovsky, Jerome – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Describes the New York State Library's planning process and visions for its future in networked services. Topics discussed include roles for the library in a networked environment; leadership in networked services and training; network navigation; organizational response; services to state agencies and local government; and public kiosk services.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Leadership
Peer reviewedMichalak, Sarah – Journal of Library Administration, 1994
Discusses the future of libraries in the electronic age both in terms of the facility itself and of the types of information to be stored or accessed in the facility. Library facilities must have the ability to adapt easily both to technological changes, changing patterns of service and use, and the growth and change of departments, within the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Building Design, Facility Improvement, Facility Requirements
Peer reviewedEaton, Nancy L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Explores the role of the academic library director in reconceptualizing the scholarly communication process in response to rising acquisitions costs. Highlights include being a catalyst for change; accountability; planning strategies and alliances, including ARL (Association of Research Libraries) and library consortia; and identifying target…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Administrator Role, Audience Analysis
