Joint libraries : models that work / Claire B. Gunnels, Susan E. Green, and Patricia M. Butler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gunnels, Claire B.

Contributor:

Green, Susan E.

Butler, Patricia M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Joint-use libraries--United States.

Joint-use libraries.

United States.

Physical Description:

xi, 220 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2012.

Summary:

Gunnels, Green, and Butler (all Lone Star College, Tomball and Cypress, Texas) explore the fairly recent concept of "joint libraries"--interlibrary partnerships in which two or more categories of libraries merge to create a different library, with an emphasis on the public/academic connection. The text provides an informative guide for administrators, architects, lawmakers, librarians, faculty, and staff in institutions considering this type of collaboration. Coverage includes the history of joint libraries, culture clash between academic and public library employees, management and human resource issues, joint library design, legal considerations, collection development, and technology and technical services. The text also contains detailed case studies of five joint libraries in the US, documenting best practices and pitfalls, and sample agreements for two of the joint libraries in Texas. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Introduction

History of joint public and academic libraries

Culture clash between academic and public library employees

Management and human resources

Design of joint libraries

Legal considerations

Collection development

Technology and technical services

Case studies

Conclusion

Appendix A. Cy-Fair College and Harris County agreement

Appendix B. City of Irving and North Lake College agreement

Appendix C. City of Irving and North Lake College addendum to agreement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838911389

0838911382

OCLC:

764311245