Models for the administration of theological libraries vary significantly based on size, location, culture, and context. Commonly, theological libraries must develop an internal administration of policies, procedures, and goals in relation to collection management, staffing/volunteers, planning, reporting, and budget, as well as administer external relationships to a broader institution, library consortia, and other stakeholders. The targeted audience for this volume includes those starting a new theology library or beginning a new position in administration with principles relevant to established libraries and library directors.
This is the second volume in the series, The Theological Librarian’s Handbook, aimed at guiding library staff who lack professional training and work in theological libraries around the world. The goal of the series is to provide free, self-paced practical library training that is written by and for theological librarians working in a variety of contexts.