These pages are about the value of special library and information services such as government libraries, law libraries, health libraries and corporate libraries. Here you can read and download our good practice pointers, 'Are you at risk?' checklist and resources lists.
Good practice in information and library services provision
Ten key aspects of current good practice in ILS provision in the special library and information services sector to help managers and staff reflect on the key question 'Are we delivering value for money to our organisation?'
Checklist: Are you at risk?
A list of questions to help identify whether your library and information service is a possible candidate for staff and resource reduction (compiled by Sandra Ward of Beaworthy Consulting). The list covers:
- business relationships
- resource planning
- measuring impact
- services
- promotion and communication
Resources
We have compiled a selection of resources that demonstrate the value of special library and information services.
You can also download a PDF of the complete list of resources and a PDF of selected resources.
The resource lists were produced by the CILIP Information and Advice Team in September 2010 (updated May 2011) in collaboration with Peter Griffiths, Sandra Ward and the Special Library & Information Services Sector Panel.
Queries relating to this resource including requests for articles to be added should be sent to the Information and Advice Team at info@cilip.org.uk .