The Medical Library Association Guide to Managing Health Care Libraries

Unlike other books on the subject, this volume focuses extensively on the management of the 21st-century health sciences library. It offers: Information on concepts, such as information practice and knowledge services, not available elsewhere Guidance on managing both virtual and physical libraries In-depth coverage of new areas such as knowledge services, electronic health record activities, and outreach to the organization Support for creating a seamless electronic connection between information and the customer The 16 detailed chapters also cover planning and marketing of the library, financial and human resources management, and evaluating and improving library services, as well as collection management and space planning in the virtual age. Readers will be encouraged to think innovatively and empowered to take on the tasks necessary to deal with the constant change that is the norm in health care information. Complete with a CD-ROM with examples of management documents, forms, and live web links, The Medical Library Assocaition Guide to Managing Health Care Libraries, 2nd Edition is an instructional tool that will fortify current and future health care librarians, allowing them to face challenges proactively, with confidence and skill. Instructors: Interested in adopting this textbook? Neal-Schuman Publishers is happy to tell you more about the book or arrange an exam copy. E-mail textbook.consultant@neal-schuman.com for more information.

Author: Rosalind Farnam Dudden

Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2011

Number of Pages: 450 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1555707343

ISBN-13: 9781555707347