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Marketing of Library and Information Products and Services: Using Services Marketing Mix

Marketing of Library and Information Products and Services: Using Services Marketing Mix
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Author(s): Kavita Chaddha (Indian Institute of Management, India)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 17
Source title: Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7357-1.ch006

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Abstract

The chapter starts with the definition of marketing and its role in non-profit organizations like Library and Information Centers (LICs). Barriers to marketing of Library and Information Products and Services (LIPS) are discussed along with Dr. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science and their impact on marketing of LIPS. The basics of marketing mix are analyzed as to how the librarians can apply innovative methods using the extended marketing mix or the “Seven Ps” for marketing of LIPS, which in the end fulfills the ultimate goal of the parent institution. The chapter concludes with suggested measures for innovation by libraries in emerging economies.

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