Intner (emeritus, Simmons) lends her expertise in the area of technical services to assist librarians and other library staff who may be asked to take on technical roles without training or guidance. Part of the American Library Association's Fundamentals series, this title addresses the roles and responsibilities of a technical services manager in the library setting. The ten chapters include a variety of topics, such as the responsibilities of the technical services manager; planning technical services policies and programs; recruiting, training, directing, and supervising staff; the impact of digital resources; interacting within and outside the library community; and interacting with vendors. The information presented is intended for all library types. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less