Marketing applications in Greek academic library services

Garoufallou, Emmanouel/ Zafeiriou, Georgia/ Siatri, Rania/ Balapanidou, Aikaterini/ Γαρουφάλλου, Εμμανουήλ/ Μπαλαπανίδου, Αικατερίνη/ Ζαφειρίου, Γεωργία/ Σιάτρη, Ράνια


Institution and School/Department of submitter: ΤΕΙ Θεσσαλονίκης
Keywords: Strategic marketing;Library evaluation;Financial crisis;Social change;Library services;Services;Academic libraries;Library marketing;Greece
Issue Date: 2013
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Citation: Garoufallou, E., Zafeiriou, G., Siatri, R. & Balapanidou, A. (2013). Marketing applications in Greek academic library services. Library Management. 34(8/9):632-649.
Journal: Library Management, vol. 34, no. 8/9, 2013
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to describe marketing methods, techniques and activities used in Greek academic libraries and their staff perceptions regarding the importance of marketing applications. In addition, it identifies factors which hinder the uptake of marketing, and investigates the evaluation methods used. Design/methodology/approach – There are 151 central and departmental academic libraries in Greece, yet there is limited published research concerning their marketing activities. Therefore, it was intended to discover the reasons behind the low/non-use of marketing in Greek academic libraries. A three-section questionnaire was designed as the main research tool and distributed to 151 libraries. Survey results are presented and analysed according to the structure of the questionnaire. Findings – Whilst marketing techniques and methods are used in academic libraries worldwide, the spread of marketing in Greek academic libraries proved to be limited. Basic operational problems were identified as the main barrier to greater uptake. Nevertheless, the majority of Greek academic librarians realize the importance of marketing, but they still have a long way to go in terms of understanding and adopting marketing concepts in their provision of services. Research limitations/implications – A quantitative survey was employed to determine the current situation, and examine the attitudes and perceptions of librarians in Greek academic libraries. However, the rapidly changing information environment and the increased international interest in academic library marketing have necessitated further research. Originality/value – The paper presents research on staff perceptions and attitudes, towards marketing activities in Greek academic libraries. However, there is limited published research on the topic. Additionally, it is the first attempt to discover the extent to which marketing is used in Greek libraries' services' provision. The research depicts marketing techniques and methods used in Greek academic libraries and compares its results with international practices.
Description: Δημοσιεύσεις μελών--ΣΔΟ--Τμήμα Βιβλιοθηκονομίας και Συστημάτων Πληροφόρησης, 2013
URI: http://195.251.240.227/jspui/handle/123456789/4361
ISSN: 0143-5124
Other Identifiers: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/LM-03-2012-0012
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/LM-03-2012-0012
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