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Graham Walton
Graham
Walton
Theory, research and practice in library management 1 : flexibility
Loughborough University
2008
libraries
library management
flexible organizations
2008-02-26 09:53:17
Journal contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Theory_research_and_practice_in_library_management_1_flexibility/9490769
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of flexibility as it applies to libraries.
Design/methodology/approach – Specific cases are from the literature introduced where libraries
have introduced aspects of flexibility. Lessons that can be learned from other sectors regarding
flexibility are also presented.
Findings – There are three central themes for libraries to address when considering the various
theories and research around flexibility: importance of management, human resources issues and the
need to know the user. Flexibility has to be managed proactively as a concept in libraries.
Originality/value – The paper provides food for thought for library practitioners in the use of
flexibility in an increasingly uncertain world.