Moving Materials e-bog
473,39 DKK
(inkl. moms 591,74 DKK)
Picking, packing, delivering, and returning library materials can be very time consuming and expensive; yet, it is one of the most important and least understood functions within a library. Until now, little time has been spent studying, exploring, or writing about the physical delivery of library materials. Moving Materials is the guide to contemporary logistics management for libraries. Ele...
E-bog
473,39 DKK
Forlag
ALA Editions
Udgivet
1 januar 2009
Længde
208 sider
Genrer
Library, archive and information management
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780838999332
Picking, packing, delivering, and returning library materials can be very time consuming and expensive; yet, it is one of the most important and least understood functions within a library. Until now, little time has been spent studying, exploring, or writing about the physical delivery of library materials. Moving Materials is the guide to contemporary logistics management for libraries. Eleven experts in the field explore every aspect of this multi-million dollar function, so readers will learnThe impact of pricing on delivery servicesManaging in-house delivery systemsThe value of outsourcing physical delivery to a carrier serviceDetails about routing and materials management systemsNew technologies and the impact of library 2.0 on physical deliveryThe how-to's of home deliveryMoving Materials is a practical, useful handbook for library managers who want to save money and offer quality materials to their patrons.