Position Restructuring at Peking University Library

Abstract

Peking University Library initiated position restructuring in response to the university’s requirements and to the increasing demands and expectations of users. The goals were to reduce unwanted positions and at the same to enhance the responsibilities of selected positions. The restructuring promised to improve library services and staff morale. This article describes some steps taken in the position restructuring process at the Peking University Library that may help other academic libraries in China in a similar undertaking.