I am trying to find a theoretical model which would incorporate the
following: I think of the library services in terms of processes. One would
look at aims and objectives of library and host organisation and then
determine what services to provide, look at the different user groups the
library caters for, determine their information needs, priortise according
to service aims and objectives how to fulfill these user needs. Then there
would be allocation of resources (arguabley resources are allocated by the
host organisation and from the resources the library decides which services
to provide and budgets accordingly), selection of material according to
user needs, acquistions, cataloguing, display of material, circulation of
material.
The other side of coin is user-Information -request-search for information-
information searching skills-locate information -process information to
user.
most of the processeses mentioned depend on information technology,careful
planning of services and resources - if one cog is missing from the wheel
this affects the services as a whole.
What I am looking for is a library services life-cycle model - is this
discussed anywhere in the literature?
Any ideas most welcome
Kayla Roberg
Librarian
London School of Jewish Studies
Schaller House, Albert Road
Hendon, Londdon NW4 2SJ
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