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As outsourcing becomes more commonplace in libraries, the need for a authoritative guide becomes indisputable. This book, designed to give librarians a broad understanding of outsourcing issues in academic libraries, synthesizes prevailing theories on the topic and describes current outsourcing practices in all areas of librarianship. After a historical overview and a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of outsourcing, the authors outline the steps for planning and implementing a successful outsourcing program. Individual chapters cover collection development, acquisitions and serials management, cataloging, retrospective conversion, authority control, preservation, and public services and systems. A special feature of the book is a detailed survey of more than 200 academic research libraries and other academic libraries about outsourcing practices.
| Published | Jul 15 1998 |
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| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 216 |
| ISBN | 9780313022647 |
| Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
This book is available on Bloomsbury Collections where your library has access.
