TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ahmad, Nazir.
TI  - University library practices in countries: Nazir Ahmad
SN  - 0710300581 (hb)
U1  - 027.7 
PY  - 1984///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge & Kegan Paul
KW  - Developing countries
KW  - Academic libraries
KW  - Arab countries
KW  - Islamic countries
N1  - Chapter 1 Library systems and organization
Functions and objectives
Library systems
Library organization
Chapter 2 The management of university libraries
Staffing structures
Management techniques and styles
Participative management
Motivation and performance
Communication channels
Staff training and development
Chapter 3 Reference and information services
Borrowing privileges
Mutilation and losses
Opening hours
Reprographic services
Education in library use
Chapter 4 The selection and acquisition process
Selection practices
Choosing non-print materials
The evaluation of materials
Collection development tools
Reviewing periodicals and newspapers
Non-print media tools
Periodicals and continuations
Publishers' and book dealers' announcements
Other selection aids
Ordering procedures
Problems in acquisition
Acquisitions through gifts, exchange and legal
deposit
Choosing publishers and book dealers
Chapter 5 Size of collections and finances
Collection criteria
Periodical subscriptions
Budget preparation
Planning
Sources of income
Budgetary formulas
The allocation and distribution of funds
Chapter 6 Planning and designing buildings
The construction programme
The planning council
Librarian and architect
The book stacks unit
The special materials unit
The circulation unit
The general services unit
The seating capacity unit
The library personnel unit
Lighting requirements
Climatology
Elimination of noise and other amenities
Chapter 7 Coordination and mobilization
Resource coordination
Inter lending activities
Telecommunication networks
Bibliographical resources and exchange
services
Cooperative acquisition systems
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