The Academic Library: Its Context, Its Purposes, and Its Operation

In an astute examination of the content and function of academic libraries, the author presents a detailed analysis of higher education as it affects libraries and information services. Rather than focusing on management issues, Budd discusses the organizational culture of universities and their libraries. Throughout the text, special attention is given to the structure of communication -- both in print and electronically -- and to the communities served by academic libraries. The book also includes a helpful analysis of political, social, and intellectual forces in higher education.