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Peer reviewedSohn, Jeanne – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
A survey of academic libraries which were members of the Association of Research Libraries in 1983-84 studies the organizational patterns that exist for collection development. Findings reveal that, although a variety of patterns exist, the one outstanding development has been the upgrading of the unit responsible for collection development.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedAltmann, Anna E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Argues that the traditional division of public and technical services in academic libraries and the corresponding designation of librarians according to function are being challenged by technological change and budget restraints. It is suggested that new systems of collegial management and subject specialization may be the wave of the future.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decentralization, Departments, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWebb, Gisela M., Ed. – Journal of Library Administration, 1989
The mission of the library in the information age and the implications for human resources management are discussed in eight articles. Areas discussed include the role of library education, classification and integration of public and technical services staff, staff allocation, staff training, the role of the personnel officer, and accountability…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Human Resources, Information Needs, Job Analysis
