Information Support for Academic Administrators: A New Role for the Library

The concept of a direct information support service for academic administrators by librarians is presented. The costs and benefits of such an undertaking are discussed, and the results of a test are reported, tog~ther with the model and rationale for a service. The test supported the hy­ pothesis that demand for this type of service does exist, once administrators are apprised of the possibility for it, and that they are highly pleased with the results and with the librarians for offering it. The paper concludes with a presentation of issues in library service, technique, and philosophy that were identified during the test.