When Jobs Disappear: The Staffing Implications of the Elimination of Print Serials Management Tasks

摘要

In 2010, Sarah Glasserfrom Hofstra University developed a survey to explore the staffing implications of the migration from print serials to electronic resources. The objective of the survey was to explore the effects of the elimination or significant reduction of print serials management tasks on positions and employees. Survey results indicated that the functions of binding, claiming, and check-in had been eliminated or significantly reduced at many libraries. Most respondents were able to identify some type of reorganization as a result of reductions in traditional print serials job duties. This presentation was well attended and following the presentation a lively interaction ensued where many topics related to staff training, retraining, and development were discussed.