This page includes a listing of helpful print resources on managing a special library. I have included information on library vendors, spatial planning for special libraries, aquisitions and reference service. I have also included items that deal with Islamic library collections around the world, and associated problems in dealing with Islamic material.

A book that gives a good introduction to managing special libraries is Special libraries and informaiton centers: An introductory text (1995).

Online Resources

Starting Library Automation on a Shoestring Budget

Islamic Libraries and Collections

* Stephen Roman. The Development of Islamic library collections in Western Europe and North America. 1990.

* Mohammed Makki Sibai. Mosque libraries: An Historical study. London: Mansell, 1987.

* S. M. Imamuddin. Arabic writing and Arab libraries. London: Ta-Ha Publishers, 1983.

Collection Development and Acquisitions

* G. Gorman and B. Howes. Collection development for libraries. London: Bower-Saur, 1989.

Library Equipment

* "Special section: Library equipment and furniture. Designing for technology in today's library." Computers in Libraries, 12, 10 (1992).

Managing the Special Library

* G. St. Clair. "Solo power: How one-person libraian maximise their influence." Information Outlook, 1, 12 (1997).

* L. Senkus. "Positioning yourself for success, or How do you manage." One Person Library, 14, 1 (1997).

* The Solo librarian's sourcebook. NJ: Information Today, 1997.