Financial Cost Management for Library and Information Services

"His research & publications have made Roberts an acknowledged expert. (The book is) as comprehensive, authoritative, & well structured as one would expect. A valuable book on a vital & topical subject for all practitioners & students of library management."--LA RECORD (on the 1rst edition). "A volume that is clear & pleasing to use...a noatble addition to the literature."-- JOURNAL OF DOCUMENTATION (on the 1st edition). Given the economic constraints faced by today's information sector & the financial responsibilities assumed by LIS managers in all spheres, the revised edition of this highly acclaimed practice guide should prove a valuable contribution to the literature. Stephen Roberts-- editor of the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION & LIBRARY RESEARCH & renowned author of over 60 papers published throughout the world applies current research & theories of cost management to the practical tasks undertaken by managers in all types of information services. The text covers the subject logically & systematically, including budgeting; resource management; decision making; types of cost-study; implementation; & managerial economics. A glossary of terms is also included. (BRITISH LIBRARY RESEARCH SERIES.)Roberts, Stephen A. is the author of 'Financial Cost Management for Library and Information Services', published 1997 under ISBN 9781857390896 and ISBN 185739089X.