Organizational and operational optimization of academic library and information technology

Organizational and operational optimization of academic library and information technology

In light of the development of the digital library, the deficiencies of collaboration and integration between the Information Technology unit and the Library on campus have created numerous obstacles to maintaining high-quality and effective digital library services. In an effort to optimize information resources and to improve library electronic services, this paper addresses the challenges and opportunities of administrative and organizational restructuring of library services and information technology (IT). First of all, this paper discusses the rationale of integrating both IT and library organizations and operations based on case studies from various academic libraries in the United States. In addition, it examines obstacles to integrating the two units with respect to issues concerning purposes, budget, personnel, and collaboration. Finally, this paper highlights principles of organizational and operational integration between IT and the library through studying some successful cases

Shen, Lan

CALA Occasional Paper Series

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English

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12/12/2017

6/1/2009

11 pages

Shen, L. (2009). Organizational and operational optimization of academic library and information technology. CALA Occasional Paper Series, No. 3 (June), 1-11.