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THE CHALLENGES
FACING SMALL, SPECIALIST LIBRARIES
Sarah d’Ardenne
UNIQUE NEEDS OF USERS
Specialist users with unique needs
Staff expertise
Quality of Collection
Manage expectations
SPECIALIST STAFF
Deal with needs of users
Manage the Collection
Further development
MAINTAINING THE COLLECTION
Balancing act
Access
Preservation
FUNDING
Reduced Staff
Balance content & services
Shared services
CONCLUSIONS
Opportunities & threats
Advocacy
Value of service
ANY QUESTIONS?
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