library administration
[/ˈlaɪbreri ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/]
nounpl: library administrations
administração de biblioteca
1. The management and organization of a library's operations, including staff, budgets, collections, and services
The library administration implemented new digital cataloging systems to improve accessibility.
A administração de biblioteca implementou novos sistemas de catalogação digital para melhorar a acessibilidade.
2. The department or personnel responsible for overseeing library functions and policies
The library administration met to discuss budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
A administração de biblioteca reuniu-se para discutir alocações orçamentárias para o próximo ano fiscal.
3. The process of managing resources, staff, and services within a library institution
Effective library administration requires knowledge of both management principles and library science.
A administração eficaz de biblioteca requer conhecimento tanto de princípios de gestão quanto de ciência da informação.
In Brazil, library administration is increasingly emphasized in higher education through library science and information management programs. The role is traditionally more hierarchical than in some Anglo-American contexts, with clear distinctions between administrators and staff. In the USA, library administration often emphasizes democratic decision-making and staff participation in governance.
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