Library Resource Centres: Administration, Staffing and Planning

Synopsis

Concerned with the broader aspects of LRC provision. The arguments in favour of centralisation of resources are discussed and the librarian’s administrative and managerial responsibilities are enumerated. Optimum staffing establishments and training procedures for LRC personnel are suggested and the problems of present staffing policy in relation to school and college centres are examined. The programme shows the layout and organisation of the Jordanhill main library and non-book annexe.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette. Filmstrip.

Year of production

1979

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying 56-page book. Estimated study time is 3 hours.

Uses

Teachers, lecturers, librarians and educational administrators. The material is designed for individual study.

Subjects

Education; Librarianship

Keywords

resource centres

Credits

Writer

Peter Clarke

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Jordanhill College of Education, Audiovisual Services

Notes

now University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Education, Audiovisual Services