Electronic Collection Management Forms, Policies, and Procedures Manual

Your policy manual is the key to your library, and directors need not reinvent the wheel thanks to this new guide. Whether you're part of a two person public library or a large research university - you will find answers in every chapter. With over 165 libraries and over 500 policies and technology related job descriptions, any type of library can find examples of the policies they'll need for an effective guide. Comprehensive coverage includes: administration; collection development; equipment, hardware; technology related job descriptions; electronic resource access & services; digitization; licensing; virtual reference; privacy; technology plans; special public library section; access issues; forms; library instruction; archives; library web site; copyright; and, blogs, PDAs, and wikis. You'll find complete technology related job descriptions that detail essential functions, knowledge, skills and job duties and save you valuable time. Policies, forms, and job descriptions are reproduced on a downloadable CD-ROM for you and your staff to conveniently reference, use as-is, edit for local needs, or inspire new ideas. This is an essential tool for any library, and one that no librarian should be without.