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Peer reviewedFord, Karin E. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Examines the impact of library automation on collection development, and argues that collection development now requires information and expertise possessed by both public and technical services librarians. The need to adjust the library's organizational structure to facilitate this interaction is discussed. (28 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Collection Development, Library Technical Processes, Organizational Change
Peer reviewedSt. Clair, Gloriana; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
This selected bibliography includes articles on the management of library technical services published from 1980 to the present. Citations are divided among automation, education, personnel management techniques, managing external constituents, and the role of technical services in the library. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Education
Peer reviewedAlley, 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
Peer reviewedCimbala, Diane J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Reviews the ways in which technical processing personnel enable libraries to provide fast and accurate access to information, and discusses the impact of technological change on the role and duties of technical processing personnel, the nature of library service, and existing organizational structures. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Budgeting, Library Administration
Peer reviewedRooks, Dana C.; Thompson, Linda L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the impact of automation on library technical services, and the need for library managers to be aware of the issues involved and to plan for future developments. The discussion focuses on the areas of job related concerns of technical staff, organizational structures, recruitment and training, and ergonomic considerations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Job Satisfaction, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Peer reviewedDwyer, 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
Peer reviewedRiggs, Donald E. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the need for administrators of library technical services to be leaders, if they are to cope effectively with changing technologies. The ability of leaders to effect change, apply critical thinking skills to problems, plan, and motivate staff is examined in terms of the development of technical services. (7 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Critical Thinking, Leadership Qualities, Library Administration
Peer reviewedAndrews, Virgina Lee; Kelley, Carol Marie – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Describes the impact of automation on the responsibilities of both support and professional staff as well as evolutionary role of library assistants at Texas Tech University. Workflows for retrospective conversion of monographs and serials, current processing techniques, and the organization of the processing units are discussed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, College Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFoster, Constance L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the need to cope effectively with technological transitions in library technical services and to plan for successful staff development. The areas discussed include changing job skills, financial planning, ergonomics, innovative partnerships, training, and an emphasis on human resources development. (21 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Human Factors Engineering, Job Skills, Library Automation
Peer reviewedHill, 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
Peer reviewedWebb, 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
Peer reviewedFlowers, Kay – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Discusses the effects of rapid development and deployment of information processing technology and the aging of the workforce on library technical services. Problems that can result are considered, and ergonomic solutions, training, change management, and the avoidance of stereotypes are advocated. (Contains nine references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Change Strategies, Demography
Peer reviewedRacine, Drew, Ed.; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
This theme issue presents eight articles that discuss managing changes in technical services in academic, research, and public libraries. Topics discussed include new technological products and services; personnel; budgeting; planning; online library systems; the relationship with public services; organizational structures; bibliographic access…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Change Strategies, Futures (of Society)
