Position restructuring at Peking University Library

Peking University Library initiated position restructuring in response to t he university's requirements and to the increasing demands and ex; pectatio ns of users. The goals were to reduce unwanted positions and at the same to enhance the responsibilities of selected positions. The restructuring prom ised to improve library services and staff morale. This article describes S ome steps taken in the position restructuring process at the Peking Univers ity Library that may help other academic libraries in China in a similar un dertaking.