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Twenty contributions explore strategies and models for developing and maintaining successful partnerships between the two information provider groups in academic institutions. Hardesty (College Librarian, Austin College) presents such topics as the application of management theories in the restructuring of information technology, models of collaboration and cooperation in organizational structures, and case studies from small colleges and large universities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Librarians working in academic institutions in the last 20 years have developed love/hate relationships with what are now known as Information Technology (IT) departments. With the more recent emergence of ubiquitous computing, distributed networking, digital learning environments, along with a need to contain IT costs and share expertise, forward-thinking libraries and IT departments are forging alliances to plan strategically for the information future. The 35 contributors to this book include library deans, chief information officers (CIO), library science professors, reference and systems librarians, and computer science professors representing large universities, medium and small colleges, and community colleges. The 20 chapters review the history and literature of the issue; outline managerial, strategic planning, and organizational models; and present case studies of both successes and failures. Overall, the writing is clear, concise, and to the point. There is some repetition among a few chapters, but this is understandable because of the narrowly focused topic and the legion of contributors. This book is highly recommended for academic administrators, library directors, and librarians who are planning to "build bridges" between the IT department and the academic library or all those who are suddenly reporting to a CIO.--Robert Battenfeld, Long Island Univ.
-Southampton Coll. Lib., NY
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Books, Bytes, and Bridges : Library and Computer Centers in Academic Institutions
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American Library Association, 2010
ISBN 10: 0838907717
ISBN 13: 9780838907719
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