Preparing to be reviewed and the aftermath of review

Abstract

Discusses the process of preparing for a review and suggests that preparation includes three stages: reading all available documents, talking and brainstorming with staff, and then writing the review document. Notes that the aftermath of the review is more difficult to handle, and that it is essential to debrief and to build on the findings of the review report via working parties and away days. Concludes that the preparation is usually the most helpful part of the exercise but that the report may give the library the opportunity to take unpopular decisions with the support of the review panel.

Citation

Haythornthwaite, J. (1996), "Preparing to be reviewed and the aftermath of review", Library Review, Vol. 45 No. 5, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539610122526