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Title
Setting up a library and information service from scratch
Setting up a library and information service from scratch
Author
Sheila Pantry
Sheila Pantry
format
Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Facet Publishing
Facet Publishing
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20050915
20050915
Description
This book is intended as a guide to help those who need to set up a library or information service in their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It will help both those who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a centre and those who have had no training at all. The authors have had many years experience setting up information services in different subject backgrounds for a wide range of organizations both in the UK and in many countries.
This book will hold your hand as you tackle the many steps to take as you create a successful information service - irrespective of size. Topics covered include:
- the reasons for establishing a library
- what information is needed, how quickly and in what quantities (information audit approach)
- meeting the information needs of special users
- premises and furniture
- equipment and Internet access
- technical requirements
- staffing
- managing budgets and finance
- managing people - staff and management
- networking and locating sources of information
Readership: The book also has a full list of appendices of sample documents from newsletter and press releases to lists of basic reference books and periodicals.
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