Books, Bytes, and Bridges: Libraries and Computer Centers in Academic Institutions - Softcover

"This book is highly recommended for academic administrators, library directors, and librarians who are planning to 'build bridges' between the IT department and the academic library or all those who are suddenly reporting to a CIO." ..".the first comprehensive volume on the topic... It is highly recommended for today's practising librarians, information technology professionals and university administrators." ..".this book provides a wealth of first-hand information on the many pitfalls and potential opportunities to integrating libraries and computer centers." "Academic libraries have been asking for years, 'How do we work in harmony with our academic computing centre?' This book delivers the answer... For academic library directors, CIOs, and systems librarians considering this ambitious move, Hardesty's book is a must read." "This is a must read for all academic librarians, regardless of whether or not they believe that their institution will be considering mergers of computing and library or realigning 'technology' units under a CIO." ..".Hardesty's work is the most invigorating professional tome I have read in years. The entries in this collection strike at the heart of what many of us are currently experiencing in our own professional environments."

Having a true partnership between a computer centre and an academic library is one of the most important elements in providing an effective educative service. This guide describes strategies and models for developing and maintaining a successful alliance.