The Complete Guide To Acquisitions Management

Author : Frances C. Wilkinson,Linda K. Lewis,Rebecca L. Lubas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216064138

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The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management by Frances C. Wilkinson,Linda K. Lewis,Rebecca L. Lubas Pdf

Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management. Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics. The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.

Author : Frances C. Wilkinson,Linda K. Lewis,Rebecca L. Lubas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781610697149

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The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management by Frances C. Wilkinson,Linda K. Lewis,Rebecca L. Lubas Pdf

Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management. Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics. The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.

Author : Timothy J. Galpin,Mark Herndon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118047477

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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions by Timothy J. Galpin,Mark Herndon Pdf

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experts Tim Galpin and Mark Herndon present an updated and expanded guide to planning and managing the M&A process. This comprehensive book is unique in providing the tools to address both the human and operational sides of integration. Based on the authors' consulting experience with numerous Fortune 500 companies, this resource will help organizations capture deal synergies more quickly and effectively. Augmenting their step-by-step advice with helpful templates, checklists, graphs and tools, Galpin and Herndon provide sound guidance for successfully integrating different processes, organizations, and cultures. The authors also address pre-deal do’s and don’ts, people dynamics, common mistakes, communications strategies, and specific actions you can take to create measurable positive results throughout the integration process. The revised edition not only updates case studies and presents recent integration research, but it also adds new tools.

Author : Yaakov Weber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Consolidation and merger of corporations
ISBN : 0133014223

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions by Yaakov Weber Pdf

Author : Timothy J. Galpin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118827024

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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions by Timothy J. Galpin Pdf

Ease the M&A process with a more effective integration plan The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions is the ultimate handbook for planning and managing post-merger integration. Packed full of "how to" guidance, tools, templates and resources that have been put to the test on numerous due diligence and integration efforts around the world, The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions has been the go-to guide for firms seeking to maximize the value of their deals since the release of the first edition in 1999. Poor integration management virtually ensures that a merger or acquisition will fail to meet financial and strategic goals. The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions provides the information that enables firms to quickly and prudently capture projected cost and revenue synergies, and to move the combined organization forward. The book addresses strategic deal considerations, due diligence, integration management, people dynamics and cultural integration, common integration mistakes, communications strategies, and provides actionable steps toward creating measurable, positive results throughout the integration process. The updated third edition contains new information and tools to help firms in any industry manage deals of all sizes, including: Results of The State of M&A Integration Effectiveness Survey, 2014 A new chapter on the M&A process deal stages, with an expanded Deal Flow Model Findings of substantial M&A research from various studies in multiple industries and organizations, supporting the concepts presented throughout the book New and revised tools and templates for due diligence, integration, and results measurement and reporting New case examples of recent transactions Highlighted 'Key Principles' throughout each chapter A summary of key points at the end of each chapter Discussion questions addressing the key themes of each chapter A 'rapid assessment' diagnostic regarding the key elements of each chapter, which can be completed for any organization A revised chapter on taking your M&A game to the next level – essential requirements for building M&A capabilities into a consistently successful enterprise competency Merger and acquisition activity across the globe continues to grow, and is also playing a major role in the development of expanding markets. A well-managed integration effort is essential to success, and failure means a tremendous waste in terms of time and money, as well as the rapid destruction of shareholder value. The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions: Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, Third Edition is an invaluable resource to guide firms in managing M&A integration and maximize the value of their deals.

Author : Frances C. Wilkinson,Sever Bordeianu
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440859403

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The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries by Frances C. Wilkinson,Sever Bordeianu Pdf

This comprehensive book covers the philosophy behind RFPs to prime readers to understand how to most effectively write them and provides instruction on navigating the submission process as it applies to multiple types of libraries. For many years, only large academic and public libraries and a few library systems regularly used RFPs. Now, smaller schools, public libraries, and library systems use RFPs as tools to select vendors for computer equipment, online systems, databases, and materials. Library consortia frequently use RFPs to select databases and integrated library systems. In this useful book, readers will learn more about the types and advantages of RFPs; the timelines and logistics for submitting RFPs; how to write different types of RFPs; how to evaluate vendor performance; the transfer process when a new vendor is selected; vendor perspectives; and RFP ethics. An appendix includes sample RFPs and evaluation materials, and a glossary defines language necessary to writing and understanding RFPs. This book is essential reading for librarians who need to select vendors to provide library materials including books, serials, and media in all formats as well as for those who are choosing integrated library systems, security and inventory systems such as RFID, computer equipment and software, online and streaming materials such as books and music, or services such as digitization.

Author : Yaakov Weber
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133014204

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions by Yaakov Weber Pdf

Leverage today's most complete and practical framework for driving superior business value from mergers and acquisitions -- both domestic and international. A Comprehensive Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions Management focuses on critical success factors across every stage of the process, including planning, screening, negotiation, due diligence, transition management structures, post-merger integration, leadership and trust, cultural integration, HR practices, control, monitoring, and more. Authored by Yaakov Weber, an international expert in M&A management, strategic alliances, and strategic management, this book's uniquely interdisciplinary approach fully addresses both operational and cultural requirements, supporting participants in every role. Replete with recent examples and cases, it pays special attention to crucial strategic and behavioral linkages between pre- and post-merger stages, explaining why they are so important and how they can be managed to create maximum value. Throughout, Weber provides practical tools, tables, and figures that can help M&A implementers ensure best performance and achieve success where others have failed. As just one example, he provides proven instruments for analyzing cultural differences and the potential for synergy, and translating that potential into reality. For multiple audiences, including board members and top executives who must evaluate the strategic and financial issues associated with M&A; investment bankers, VCs, and other investors who must screen and select acquisitions; managers who must execute business combinations; consultants in strategy, HR, culture, and other areas; and faculty and students in executive education, MBA, and BA-level business programs.

Author : William Webb
Publisher : Ridiculously Simple Books
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Acquisitions Management by William Webb Pdf

In an ever-evolving landscape of knowledge and technology, the art of acquisitions and library management faces unprecedented challenges. This tome delves deep into the heart of modern librarianship, shedding light on both the intricacies of acquisitions and the finesse required to navigate complex conversations. It's not merely a guide; it's a compass, directing professionals to master the dynamic balance between traditional practices and cutting-edge advancements. From the nuances of vendor relationships to the critical understanding of digital shifts, every chapter is a blend of insightful research and real-world applicability. With an emphasis on collaboration and the power of shared resources, readers will uncover the potential of joint ventures and the benefits of expanding their institutional networks. But at its core, this work emphasizes the human element. By dissecting the nature of complex dialogues and offering strategies to handle high-stakes discussions, it equips professionals with tools to foster better relationships, whether with colleagues, vendors, or the community at large. Here, the world of acquisitions is not just demystified; it's reimagined for the modern age.

Author : Michael Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838996058

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Library and Information Science by Michael Bemis Pdf

This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance.

Author : Vicki L. Gregory
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838917121

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Collection Development and Management for 21st Century Library Collections by Vicki L. Gregory Pdf

Packed with discussion questions, activities, suggested additional references, selected readings, and many other features that speak directly to students and library professionals, Gregory’s Collection Development and Management for 21st Century Library Collections is a comprehensive handbook that also shares myriad insightful ideas and approaches valuable to experienced practitioners. This new second edition brings an already stellar text fully up to date, presenting top-to-bottom coverage of the impact of new technologies and developments on the discipline, including discussion of e-books, open access, globalization, self-publishing, and other trends; needs assessment, policies, and selection sources and processes; budgeting and fiscal management; collection assessment and evaluation; weeding, with special attention paid to electronic materials; collaborative collection development and resource sharing; marketing and outreach; self-censorship as a component of intellectual freedom, professional ethics, and other legal issues; diversity and ADA issues; preservation; and the future of the field. Additional features include updated vendor lists, samples of a needs assessment report, a collection development policy, an approval plan, and an electronic materials license.

Author : Becky Albitz,Christine Avery,Diane Zabel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216139058

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Rethinking Collection Development and Management by Becky Albitz,Christine Avery,Diane Zabel Pdf

This collection of thought-provoking essays by visionary and innovative library practitioners covers theory, research, and best practices in collection development, examining how it has evolved, identifying how some librarians are creatively responding to these changes, and predicting what is coming next. Rethinking Collection Development and Management adds a new and important perspective to the literature on collection development and management for 21st-century library professionals. The work reveals how dramatically collection development is changing, and has already changed; supplies practical suggestions on how librarians might respond to these advancements; and reflects on what librarians can expect in the future. This volume is a perfect complement for textbooks that take a more traditional approach, offering a broad, forward-thinking perspective that will benefit students in graduate LIS programs and guide practitioners, collection development officers, and directors in public and academic libraries. A chapter on collection development and management in the MLIS curriculum makes this volume especially pertinent to library and information science educators.

Author : Robert Michael Fling
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810851245

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Library Acquisition of Music by Robert Michael Fling Pdf

Provides advice for libraries on acquiring printed and recorded music; including information on preordering, the ordering process, secondhand and out of print materials, and more.

Author : Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro,G. Edward Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216062790

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Collection Management Basics by Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro,G. Edward Evans Pdf

If the heart of the library is its collection, this textbook provides the keys to the heart of your library. Alongside standards of basic principles and processes, you'll find practical guidance on everything from acquisitions to preservation. Managing collections in today's libraries is more complicated and challenging than ever. Electronic formats, new options for collaboration and sharing, and the drive to use data for evaluation purposes are just a few of the changes now driving collection management. This updated edition of a classic text addresses changes in the field and provides a thorough overview of what collection development specialists now need to know to effectively and efficiently manage processes that range from selection and assessment to sharing resources, handling challenges, weeding, and preservation. Readers will find increased coverage of technical services, intellectual freedom and censorship, and collection policy development, as well as budget development and tracking, joint purchasing, and negotiating with vendors. Updates on e-resources, user needs assessment (including data visualization), and disaster management, along with suggestions for further reading, are also included. Engagingly written and easy to understand, this is a valuable text for students preparing for careers in public, academic, school, and special libraries. It will additionally serve as a training resource and professional refresher for practitioners.

Author : Steven M. Bragg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470447314

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Mergers and Acquisitions by Steven M. Bragg Pdf

Accounting expert Steven Bragg equips you with a working knowledge of the complete M&A process throughout Mergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide, with comprehensive, reader-friendly, and straightforward advice on principal business terms, as well as the due diligence process, the customary contractual provisions, legal background, and how-to's applicable to business acquisitions. Destined to become a well-thumbed addition to every manager's library, this essential guide addresses the entire acquisition process with pragmatic information that will serve you as an excellent reference whether you are a novice or expert acquirer.

Author : Krista Schmidt,Tim Carstens
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838915325

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The Subject Liaison’s Survival Guide to Technical Services by Krista Schmidt,Tim Carstens Pdf

Armed with this guide’s targeted information, subject liaisons will be able to better position themselves to serve both instructors and the library effectively.