Library Management: Volume 24 Issue 8/9

Democracy and information: transmitters and receivers

Democracy, recognised as a flawed but desirable system of government, relies ultimately on trusting the people, whose views are therefore of prime importance. Their views…

A window of opportunity: libraries in higher education

In progressive universities the next 25 years will see graduate qualities, massification, technology, flexible delivery and new disciplines drive pedagogical change. The lecture…

Information is the currency of democracy: a New Zealand perspective

Proposes to provide some New Zealand public sector examples that reflect the ideas contained in the quotation “information is a currency of democracy”. The discussion in the first…

Freedom of access to information and freedom of expression: the Internet as a tool for global social inclusion

This paper explores how the relationship between freedom of access to information and freedom of expression is expressed across the international library community. Specifically…

Planning and policy issues in academic libraries in Tanzania

This paper highlights factors that influence planning in academic libraries. It highlights institutional politics, inadequate planning skills and financial constraints as major…

An overview of family systems approaches to library management

Family systems theory has often been applied to the organizational environment. This article presents an overview of family systems approaches to management, with particular focus…

Knowledge management – the new librarianship? From custodians of history to gatekeepers to the future

Explores the knowledge management paradigm, and offers a model for understanding the future role of knowledge and information professionals. The article starts by exploring the…

Management musings 14: we all need approval – even bosses

Looks at how bosses seek approval. Suggests that this is done through staff, or self approval. Concludes that bosses have to accept life without expectation of external approval…

Continuing professional development and workplace learning 5: human resource development – a strategic imperative

Discusses the importance of a strategic approach to human resource development (HRD) in an environment of rapid change. HRD is defined and the characteristics of strategic HRD are…

Retrospective on Library Management, 1997‐2003: the Editorship of Professor Patricia Layzell Ward

Looks at the Editorship of Professor Patricia Layzell Ward of Library Management from 1997‐2003. Examines some of the areas which articles under her editorship have covered.

E‐learning and Teaching in Library and Information Services

The Digital Factor in Information and Library Services: International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2002‐2003

Developing Teams through Project‐based Learning