Managing Information Technology

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Managing Information Technology A Handbook for Systems Librarians

Patricia Ingersoll, John Culshaw

Book Code: GR2476

ISBN: 0-313-32476-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32476-5

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224 pages, charts

Libraries Unlimited

Publication: 10/30/2004

List Price: $52.00 (UK Sterling Price: £29.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Libraries Unlimited Library Management Collection

Reviews:

Although the information is written specifically for academic librarians, it is applicable to librarians in other types of libraries as well. Overall, a sound, practical resource offering valuable information.
—Booklist/Professional Readiing March 15, 2005

Description: Anyone involved in systems work for libraries will benefit from this masterful compilation written from the authors' experience in academic backgrounds. Whether the reader is a student pursuing a career in library systems or information technology, or an employee in a library systems office or in a supporting information technology division, the advice and descriptions in this book will prove helpful to readers involved in systems work related to any type of library. Chapters begin with planning and proceed through every possible aspect of the relationships and work involved for successful cooperation among libraries and information technology services. Topics include staffing and reporting lines, inter-organizational relationships and proceed through training, daily, and periodic operations to research and new technologies. A series of resource materials and a list of additional reading conclude the book.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
Introduction and Rationale
Some Historical Notes
Planning
Staffing and Reporting Lines
Communication
Inter-Organizational Relationships
Development
Service and Support
Training
Daily and Periodic Operations
CD-ROM and DVD
Space
Research and New Technologies
Summary
Resource Materials
Web Site URLs
References
Additional Reading
Keywords/Index

PDF Catalogs:
LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf


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