Establishing an Information Center - A Practical Guide (Electronic book text)

Now that companies of all sizes are realizing the central importance of information to their organization, more and more corporate information centers are being established. However, not all professionals, let alone new librarians and students, charged with the task are equipped with the necessary skills.

How to establish a special library from the ground up is the subject of this hands-on guide. From space planning to collection development and service, all the different aspects of operating an information center are explained in detail, amplified by sample forms and surveys, graphs, tables, floor plans, sample mission statements, goals, and budgets. Real-life practices and problems are illustrated through case studies from the U.S., U.K., Europe, and other countries. A final series of appendices cite useful information providers and vendors, organization addresses, web sites, and further reading.