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| العنوان: |
Guest Commentary: We're Married! The Rewards and Challenges of Joint Libraries. |
| المؤلفون: |
Breivik, Patricia Senn Patricia.breivik@sjsu.edu, Budd, Luann1 Luann.budd@sjsu.edu, Woods, Richard F.2 Richard.woods@sjsu.edu |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Academic Librarianship. Sep2005, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p401-408. 8p. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
*Libraries, *Libraries & community, *Information scientists, *Core competencies, Community life, Management information systems, Office management, Practical theology |
| مستخلص: |
The article focuses on the rewards and challenges of joint libraries that exist worldwide. Two existing libraries with their different missions, different clients, and different bureaucracies can share not only a building but also successfully integrate operations. Whether one considers joint-library undertakings as a defense against being marginalized in the digital age or as a wonderful opportunity to enhance the leadership role of libraries in their communities and campuses, joint-use libraries are here to stay. Librarians need to develop the administrative dexterity to make sure they work well. Further, the complexities of institutional differences that will be inherent in a partnership need to be carefully considered before entering into the union of two libraries. Fundamental differences in the values and organizational structures of the parent institutions and the contractual agreements they have entered into with unions mandate requirements within which staff must function. Moreover, IT planning for a joint-use library needs to focus on team development because well-functioning teams within the IT unit are fundamental to its success. |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts |
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