Purpose – This paper's purpose is to consider what goes into a well‐done library personnel search beginning with the position announcement. Design/methodology/approach – The paper states reasons for conducting a well‐run search, defines general parameters for candidate contacts during...

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to expound on what makes for solid contacts with applicants. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses modes of communication, giving advantages and disadvantages for each, and then focuses on what can and should be accomplished through good...

Purpose – This column is designed to address library personnel issues. This particular installment seeks to discuss preparation for interviews, the interview process, and appropriate follow‐up actions after an interview. Design/methodology/approach – The column is based on the author's...

Purpose – This paper seeks to challenge library leaders to consider different ways of facilitating the interviewing and questioning of candidates during hiring searches with an overall focus on containing the costs related to time and staff effort. Design/methodology/approach – Various...

Describes the history and evolution of the Kentucky Library Network from an independent, not‐for‐profit organization to a membership‐based, state‐operated organization. Covers some of the key points of transition in this process and describes an evolving philosophy of inclusion and...

This paper contends that US federal policy with regard to the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) must change and that ERIC will need massive restructuring in order to continue to meet the information needs of the education community. Four arguments are presented: ERIC is the most...

The digitization of our unique resources, and digital projects that exhibit and display these resources, have taken on a new importance in the electronic environment. Finding funds and support for these endeavors, however, requires skills and talents that often have to be developed individually....

Electronic reserves is an added service that can benefit both the traditional and nontraditional student. In this article the authors describe an electronic reserves pilot project at Temple University using Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Course Reserves Module and Electronic Course Reserves...