Changing Academic Library : Operations, Culture, Environments, Paperback by Budd, John M., ISBN 0838986129, ISBN-13 9780838986127, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

As the world of higher education continues to change, academic libraries and librarians must respond to alterations in their purpose and operations to provide the best services to their communities. Budd (education, U. of Missouri) offers academic library professionals and students an examination of major changes experienced thus far. Coverage includes a historical overview of higher education and academic libraries in the US; the organizational culture of higher education; the governance structure in colleges and universities; organization and management of academic libraries; library budgets; changes in scholarly communication; the collection; electronic information; the impact of the community; the academic librarian; and future concerns. The second edition has been updated throughout with current references reflecting developments since publication of the 2005 first edition. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()