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Book SynopsisThis monograph is characterized by a focused eclecticism, informed by theory and reflection, and stretching the boundaries of practice. Included are papers from a symposium honouring the career of a distinguished practitioner, discussing the challenges facing the profession.
Table of ContentsEDITORIAL BOARD. Introduction. Virtual libraries — Real stress: Change at the reference desk. Developing a strategic plan for integrated information resources and services. A recommended methodology for determining the disparity between women's salary levels and those of men in the librarian professorate in an academic library setting. The effects of automation on hiring practices and staff allocation in academic libraries in Tennessee. Quality assurance in library support of distance learning: International perspectives for library administrators. Total quality management: Implementation in three community college libraries and/or learning resources centers. Papers from the Dougherty Symposium at the University of Michigan November 1999. Changes in scholarship and the academy and, perforce, academic libraries. North American librarianship: A competitive advantage. Some reflections on universities, libraries and leadership. The research library director: From keeper to agent-provocateur. About the contributors. Keyword index.
