Privatizing Libraries

This booklet from the American Library Association provides an overview of the library privatization process, its benefits, and pitfalls for library administrators and stakeholders. The volume is divided into sections covering the privatization process generally; RFPs, contracts, and data analysis; and key issues for libraries facing privatization. An additional section provides five case studies of libraries transitioned to non-profit and for-profit private management, and an appendix offers a checklist for institutions considering, or faced with, privatization. Author information is not provided. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)