Strategic management of information services a planning handbook

• Main Author: Corrall, Sheila (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Great Britain Aslib 2000
• Subjects: Information resources management; Strategic planning; Library administration > Management; Information services > Management
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 An in-depth analysis of strategic management concepts and techniques and how they can be usefully applied to the planning and delivery of information services. Offers practical guidance on the strategy process from appraisal and assessment through to implementation and improvement. Examines the environment in which planning takes place, and financial management issues.Annotated references to management and information service literature.Includes further reading and index. Sheila Corrall is the University Librarian at the University of Reading. She has worked as an information specialist, manager and consultant in public, and national academic libraries. At the British Library, her roles included policy and planning support to top management and responsibility for a portfolio of revenue-earning services in science, technology, patents and business information.