ABSTRACT
Libraries have been rocked by change. It has been a difficult transition from the stability and growth of the late sixties to the complexities of the nineties. We now deal with complex fiscal, technological, and accountability issues that have centrally affected the role of the library as a service unit. Dealing with change is the normal order of the day for library administrators. The role of the library continues to evolve within a shifting environment that demands effective leadership and management. These forces have moved libraries forward from information, print-driven repositories dependent upon local collections, to critical units in a larger information environment, informing and educating users regardless of information format or location. As we attempt to deal with the challenges of the 1990s and beyond, we need to recognize that the budget process is an integral component of our planning cycle, placing critical value upon the plans and priorities that are developed.
