Fifteen Years of Automation: Evolution of Technical Services Staffing.

Horny, Karen L.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Fifteen Years of Automation: Evolution of Technical Services Staffing.

Horny, Karen L.

Library Resources and Technical Services, v31 n1 p69-76 Jan-Mar 1987

Northwestern University Library's 10 1/2 years of experience with computer support for technical services is used to provide a long-term view in this analysis of the impact of automation on staffing. Technical services staff allocations and reductions, the resulting improvements in services, and the savings in salaries are discussed. (Author/EM)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Personnel, Library Services, Library Technical Processes, Personnel Needs, Salaries, Staff Utilization, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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