Library Management: Volume 35 Issue 6/7

Service decision-making processes at three New York state cooperative public library systems

The purpose of this paper is to look at the organizational structure and service provisions of cooperative public library systems in New York State. The study also seeks to ask…

Using strategic assessment to demonstrate impact: a case study at the HKUST learning commons

The purpose of this paper is to describe how the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Library collected a rich set of assessment data for its Learning Commons…

Automated storage and retrieval system: a time-tested innovation

The purpose of this paper is to examine the ongoing life cycle of the world's first library Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at the Oviatt Library at the California…

Self-management and information services delivery of library and information science professionals in federal universities in Nigeria

The purpose of this paper is to report on ongoing research examining the current level of self-management of library and information science (LIS) professionals in federal…

Innovative public library services – staff-less or staff-intensive?

Several recent library innovations seem to make professional and clerical staff superfluous such as automated loan and delivery equipment, staff-less libraries open in 80 hours a…

Developing, evaluating and managing library with agile methods

Agile methods often refer to software development methodology and practices used in software industry but the elements and principles of agile methods have been used also for…

Leadership approaches of university library managers in Turkey

Libraries need library leaders who are able to follow the changes and developments and keep pace with them, manage and shape the changes, bring theories and practices together, be…

Public administration approach : What do libraries need for consistent information services evaluation

The purpose of this paper is to define the problem and to initiate discussion on library evaluation as significant part of institutional evidence-based management from public…

United we stand: quantitative and qualitative methods to assess cooperation: The URBS libraries network: a case study

The purpose of this paper is to describe the quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the sustainability of cooperation models within research libraries networks in the…

Adjusting book budget divisions to improve advocacy : A case study of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

Collection development is a key function of the university library, and is a collaborative effort. The purpose of this paper is to show how the Cape Peninsula University of…

Web Analytics Strategies For Information Professionals

Leadership in Libraries: A Focus on Ethnic-Minority Librarians

The Best 100 Free Apps for Libraries

Records and Information Management

Managing Burnout in the Workplace: A Guide for Information Professionals

Marketing with Social Media: A LITA Guide