Standard Services for Libraries of all Types and Sizes
When budgets are tight and staff stretched thin, NCS consultants can
provide your library or consortium with a wide range of services in the
following areas:
- Strategic and oganizational planning
- Organizational training, development, and team building
- Workflow analysis
- Surveys and focus groups
- Statistical and cost analysis
- Budget development and management
- Public relations and marketing
- E-resources selection and licensing
- General technology assessment and planning
- Specifications, selection, and purchase of new library systems
NCS also provides expertise in a variety of library functions, including:
- Acquisitions
- Accreditation
- Assessment
- Cataloging
- Circulation
- Collection Development
- Customer Service
- Digital Collections
- Information Technology
- Interlibrary Loan
- Library Administration
- Open Source Solutions
- Reference
- Resource Sharing
- Technical Services
| Here's a Sampling of Recent NCS
Engagements: |
| Developed comprehensive
technology and library services plans for large university systems,
community colleges, and public libraries |
| Facilitated strategic
planning processes for statewide and regional consortia, universities,
and community colleges |
| Analyzed and provided recommendations to libraries
of all types and sizes to improve technical workflow |
| Developed and delivered training to over 500 staff
for the implementation of a major university's new library management
system and a statewide union catalog and resource sharing system |
MAy 29, 2008
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