Library Management: Volume 19 Issue 5

A framework of the transferable skills of information professionals

Describes a research project for the British Library Research and Innovation Centre which identified and analysed the generic skills and competences of information professionals…

Bullying at work

Notes the growth of bullying in the workplace; defines “bullying” and discusses forms of bullying. The action that should be taken by managers and organisations is reviewed.

Comparing paper and electronic short loan collections

Reports on a comparative cost‐benefit analysis of the paper short loan collection and the ACORN electronic short loan collection at Loughborough University. Describes the tasks…

Strategic issues in managing information and document supply in academic libraries

Explores the strategic management of document and information supply with reference to developments in higher education and the academic library and information services and…

The information society: a new challenge for management

Considers the problem of Russian library managers facing the information age. The author reflects on her nine years of management experience of a large institution during a…

Management changes facing librarianship in Australia

Five challenges for leadership and management skills were identified by the Karpin Report, “Enterprising Nation”. These were: to develop a positive enterprise culture; to upgrade…

Getting Results with Time Management

A Survey of Library Services to Schools and Children in the UK, 1996‐97

New Library: : The People’s Network

Effective Use of Health Care Information: : A Review of Recent Research

Training for Part‐time and Temporary Workers

Special Libraries: : A Guide for Management

“LOEX” of the West: : Teaching and Learning in a Climate of Change