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Peer reviewedLee, Susan – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1993
Chronicles the process of change begun at the Harvard College Library in 1990. Key factors are analyzed, including support from the University Library, Association of Research Libraries, and Council on Library Resources; strong leadership; organizational development; composition of task forces; time frame; concurrent changes; and development of a…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Libraries, Higher Education, Leadership
Peer reviewedBarnard, Susan B. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Describes a model of Total Quality Management (TQM) developed by the Association of Research Libraries. The issues, elements and processes of a comprehensive TQM-based transition, including commitment by management, linkage to organizational strategic planning, organizational culture, understanding customers, and quality teams are covered.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Principles, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedGapen, D. Kaye; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Explores the value of Total Quality Management (TQM) for libraries as a management methodology to complement the changing needs of research libraries in light of changing information technology. The planning process for a new academic library which used many TQM elements is described. (EAM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Principles, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
