The librarian's guide to negotiation [ winning strategies for the digital age

Librarians negotiate every day with vendors, funding agencies, administrators, employees, co-workers, and patrons-yet the art of negotiation receives little attention in library education and training. This practical guide by three experienced librarian-negotiators will help you develop the mindset,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ashmore, Beth , 1976- (Author), Grogg, Jill E. , 1972- (Author), Weddle, Jeff (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Medford, New Jersey : Information Today , c2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1.Translating negotiation expertise for the library world
  • 2. Negotiation advice from library leaders and vendors
  • 3. The power and pitfalls of consortial negotiation
  • 4. Negotiating in times of economic stress
  • 5. Negotiating with funding sources and user communities
  • 6. Playing hardball : when to get tough and when to walk away
  • 7. Negotiating in the era of publisher consolidation and the big deal
  • 8. Eresource management, workflows, and standardization
  • 9. Negotiating in the age of open access, open source, and free Internet resources