Academic Libraries: Looking Toward the Future
Format
Book Chapter
Book Title
Academic Librarianship
Editor
Camila A. Alire & G. Edward Evans
First Page
383 pages
Files
Description
Evans and Alire explain the important ways in which the higher education environment distinguishes academic libraries from other types of libraries, and readers will gain practical insight into their distinct political and operational characteristics. They fully explore the core issues in contemporary academic librarianship, readers will be prepared to tackle all aspects of their jobs and ascend the organizational ladder. Each chapter is dedicated to a key issue in the field, with topics including: teaching faculty roles, campus governance, curriculum, the student body, collection development, providing quality service, funding, facilities, staff, technology and IT support. A chapter on career development will benefit both aspiring and practicing academic librarians looking to enter or advance in the field, and a concluding section explores the future of academic librarianship through valuable input from more than fifteen experienced academic library deans and directors.
ISBN
9780838915639
Publication Date
2010
City
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Parker, Carol A.. "Academic Libraries: Looking Toward the Future." Academic Librarianship (2010): 383 pages. https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/law_facbookdisplay/191
