Significance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in libraries

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CRM system is very important option in libraries. Namely, libraries as educational    institutions have mission to gather, process, store and make access to    information and that's why they must make their services better and attract new    customers as well as keep existing users. CRM implementation can contribute to    development of better libraries’ services according to many studies as for    example    is research conducted in academic library. Namely, the main advantage    of CRM    implementation in libraries can be seen in their efficiency.

Suggestion for  academic libraries on development of CRM in libraries are: (1) CRM must be    included in the library strategic plan, (2) CRM must be a key strategy    for the    improvement of library service quality (3) library administrators must have strong leadership for achieving the effectiveness of CRM practices in the library (4) library staff must have good knowledge and understanding of CRM and its link to the library service quality improvement, (5) the working cultures for CRM effectiveness such as team working, cross functional work, and good    communication between staff must be encouraged and practiced in the    library,    and (6) technology must be fully supported for CRM in the library.
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Re: Significance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in libraries
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2015, 10:40:32 AM »
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in libraries is needed in this Modern Age. 
Tanvir Ahmed
Administrative Officer
Daffodil International University