Outsourcing Library Operations in Academic Libraries: An Overview of Issues and Outcomes

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As outsourcing becomes more commonplace in libraries, the need for an 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 programme. Individual chapters cover collection development, acquisitions and serials management, cataloguing, 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 on outsourcing practices.

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An in-depth look at outsourcing from the academic perspective. What they have to say should be of interest to all public libraries...One of the more complete texts this reviewer is aware of...Highly recommended for all professional collections.-Public Library Quarterly
Much food for thought for librarians everywhere...Particularly useful for the extensive bibliography.-Library Management
"Much food for thought for librarians everywhere...Particularly useful for the extensive bibliography."-Library Management
"An in-depth look at outsourcing from the academic perspective. What they have to say should be of interest to all public libraries...One of the more complete texts this reviewer is aware of...Highly recommended for all professional collections."-Public Library Quarterly

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naud /f Claire-Lise

deianu /f Sever