Computing and Libraries: A Partnership Past Due
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Author(s): Jim Penrod
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Collection(s): CAUSE/EFFECT (Archives)
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Abstract
This article addresses the growing need for the heads ofcomputing/communications and library organizations on college anduniversity campuses not only to work together in a cooperative spirit but also to assume leadership roles in planning for institutional information resources. The authors discuss the role of the chief information officer on campus, changing institutional needs in an information economy, and the need for higher education to engage in strategic planning and management, inclusive of information technology resources.