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Library and Information Science

Western Michigan University

University Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations

2010

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Words To The Wise: Web Managers And Librarians Working It Out, Patricia F. Vander Meer, Maria A. Perez-Stable, Maira Bundza Mar 2010

Words To The Wise: Web Managers And Librarians Working It Out, Patricia F. Vander Meer, Maria A. Perez-Stable, Maira Bundza

University Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations

What works well and what presents a challenge in managing an academic library Web site? We decided to ask Web managers and public services librarians at 149 colleges and universities in order to gain their perspectives. Key issues and challenges that emerged as a result of our online survey included the importance of administrative support, staffing, content management systems, distributed versus centralized work environments, decision-making, collaboration across work cultures, and user involvement.