Environmental Protection Agency library network
Environmental Protection Agency library network [electronic resource] /
Bernard T. Vellios, editor.
- Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.
- vi, 73 p.
"Excerpted, indexed edition of GAO report GAO-08-304 dated February 2008."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Results in brief -- Background -- Some libraries independently decided to close, reduce their hours, or take other actions, but the final network configuration is still uncertain -- EPA did not effectively justify its decision to reorganize its library network -- EPA did not fully inform or solicit views from the full range of stakeholders on the reorganization but is now increasing its outreach efforts -- EPA lacks a strategy to ensure continuity of library services and does not know whether its actions have impaired access to environmental information -- EPA program offices are responsible for funding their libraries and their reorganization through their support budgets -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency --Libraries.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency --Reorganization.
Environmental libraries--Administration.--United States
Electronic books.
Z675.E75 / V45 2009eb
025.1/963637
"Excerpted, indexed edition of GAO report GAO-08-304 dated February 2008."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Results in brief -- Background -- Some libraries independently decided to close, reduce their hours, or take other actions, but the final network configuration is still uncertain -- EPA did not effectively justify its decision to reorganize its library network -- EPA did not fully inform or solicit views from the full range of stakeholders on the reorganization but is now increasing its outreach efforts -- EPA lacks a strategy to ensure continuity of library services and does not know whether its actions have impaired access to environmental information -- EPA program offices are responsible for funding their libraries and their reorganization through their support budgets -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency --Libraries.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency --Reorganization.
Environmental libraries--Administration.--United States
Electronic books.
Z675.E75 / V45 2009eb
025.1/963637