This eminently practical guide is written to help all those who need to set up a library and information service within their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It offers support to people who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a service, and those who have had no training at all. Both authors have had many years'experience of setting up information services for a wide range of organizations in the UK and many other countries. The book will hold your hand as you tackle the many tasks and responsibilities needed to create a successful library and information service - irrespective of size - and takes you step by step through the processes involved. The book is fully supported by appendices containing useful sample documents, including an information centre brochure and a press release. The authors also supply lists of basic reference books and periodicals; sources and suppliers; key search engines; and a quick guide to library basics such as filing, repairs, loans and reference services. This is a vital guide for anyone, whether an information professional or not, facing the challenge of setting up a library and information service from scratch.

Sheila Pantry, Peter Griffiths Dr

Sheila Pantry and Peter Griffiths

London: Facet

Clive Bingley

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

London, England, 2005

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-151) and index.

This book is intended as a guide to help those who need to set up a library or information service in their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It will help both those who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a centre and those who have had no training at all. The authors have had many years experience setting up information services in different subject backgrounds for a wide range of organizations both in the UK and in many countries. This book will hold your hand as you tackle the many steps to take as you create a successful information service - irrespective of size. Topics covered include: the reasons for establishing a library; what information is needed, how quickly and in what quantities (information audit approach); meeting the information needs of special users; premises and furniture; equipment and Internet access; technical requirements; staffing; managing budgets and finance; managing people - staff and management; networking and locating sources of information. The book also has a full list of appendices of sample documents from newsletter and press releases to lists of basic reference books and periodicals

x, 195 pages ; 24 cm
"This guide is written to help all those who need to set up a library and information service within their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It offers support to people who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a service, and those who have had no training at all. Both authors have had many years' experience of setting up information services for a wide range of organizations in the UK and many other countries."--BOOK JACKET
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-151) and index

2023-06-28