Library management

From Free net encyclopedia

Basic tasks in library management include:

• planning the acquisition of materials
• classification of materials
• preservation of materials (especially rare and fragile materials such as manuscripts)
• borrowing materials
• developing and administering library computer systems
• Book processing:
  • Selection
  • Ordering
  • Receiving
  • Stamping
  • Classification & cataloguing
  • Labeling
  • Preparation for circulation
  • Jacketing
  • Final Inspection

Long-term issues include:

• planning of the construction of new libraries
• extensions to existing ones

External links

• Why Should Principals Support School Libraries?
• Teachers and Librarians: Collaborative Relationships
• Working with Campus Writing Centers: Opportunities for Cooperation
• Library Funding

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