Small Public Library Management

Author : Jane Pearlmutter,Paul Nelson
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838910856

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Small Public Library Management by Jane Pearlmutter,Paul Nelson Pdf

Finally, here’s a handbook that includes everything administrators need to keep a handle on library operations, freeing them up to streamline and improve how the organization functions.

Author : Darlene E. Weingand
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838907948

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Administration of the Small Public Library by Darlene E. Weingand Pdf

Integrates principles of public library management with a marketing approach to library service. Offers solutions for administrators faced with the challenge of hiring and training staffing amidst economic pressures, social change, and technological developments.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442243576

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Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century by Carol Smallwood Pdf

Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century is an anthology on small public libraries as centers of communities serving populations under 25,000 that make up most of the public library systems in the United States. A wide selection of topics was sought from contributors with varied backgrounds reflecting the diversity of small public libraries. The thirty-two chapters are arranged: Staff; Programming; Management; Technology; Networking; Fundraising; User Services and provide tools to lead a local public library with relevant and successful services. This volume shares a common sense approach to providing a small (in staff size or budget) but mighty (in impact and outcome) public library service. The contributors demonstrate that by turning the service delivery team outward to the community with enthusiasm and positive energy, it is possible to achieve significant results. Many chapters summarize best practices that can serve as checklists for the novice library director or as a review for the more seasoned manager working through new responsibilities. Chapters are tactical, focusing on specific issues for managers such as performance evaluations, effective programming, or e-reader services. Time management is crucial in a small or rural public library as well as the challenges associated with managing Friends and volunteers. While most public libraries do not have the resources to satisfy customer expectations for instant gratification, ultra-convenience and state-of-the-art technologies, The authors of this book details strategies and methods for providing top-notch customer service while moving beyond customer service to the creation of meaningful customer relationships. This volume makes an important contribution to the literature by reminding us that public libraries transform communities of every size. In fact, never before has the role of the public library been a more critical thread in the fabric of community life.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838992876

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Library Management Tips that Work by Carol Smallwood Pdf

Written by contributors from across the field, this eclectic guide offers best practices suitable for managers in all types of libraries.

Author : John J. Huber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555707327

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Lean Library Management by John J. Huber Pdf

Prologue : the power of a lean transformation -- Strategy one. Recognize that service performance is the key to customer retention -- Strategy two. Transform your change-resistant culture -- Strategy three. Understand how delivery service chains drive your library's performance -- Strategy four. Align your performance metrics with your delivery service chains -- Strategy five. Transform your new book delivery service chain -- Strategy six. Transform your customer holds/reserves delivery chain of service -- Strategy seven. Transform your cost control philosophy to a lean service improvement philosophy -- Strategy eight. Transform your overall library service performance metrics -- Strategy nine. Transform your digital research delivery service chain -- Strategy ten. Transform your delivery service chain from a "push" to a "pull" philosophy -- Strategy eleven. Think lean before the concrete is poured -- Afterword : lean continuous improvement -- Appendix : more lean tools.

Author : 3G E-learning (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Public libraries
ISBN : 1680955578

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Small Public Library Management by 3G E-learning (Firm) Pdf

"A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and is generally funded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants. Public libraries exist in many countries across the world and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population. Public libraries also provide free services such as preschool story times to encourage early literacy, quiet study and work areas for students and professionals, or book clubs to encourage appreciation of literature in adults. Library management encompasses normal managerial tasks, as well as intellectual freedom and fundraising responsibilities. Issues faced in library management frequently overlap with those faced in managing non-pro t organizations. Small public library administrators address everything from nance and HR to collection development, policy and programming." -- from preface.

Author : John A. Moorman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015069200254

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Running a Small Library by John A. Moorman Pdf

How can a small library with a few (or even one) staff members and very limited resources be managed successfully? Learn the issues facing all types of small libraries.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911211

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Library Management Tips that Work by Carol Smallwood Pdf

There’s no shortage of library management books out there—but how many of them actually tackle the little details of day-to-day management, the hard-to-categorize things that slip through the cracks of a larger handbook? Library Management Tips that Work does exactly that, addressing dozens of such issues facing library managers, including How to create a job manual, and keep staff accountable Keeping your library board in the loop Using numbers to make your case Dealing with unreturned library materials Methods for managing multiple libraries with one FTE librarian Retaining services despite budget cuts and staff shortages Public relations on a shoestringWritten by contributors from across the field, this eclectic guide offers best practices suitable for managers in all types of libraries.

Author : Wisconsin. Division for Library Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015021943546

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Wisconsin Public Library Standards by Wisconsin. Division for Library Services Pdf

Author : Kenneth A. Breisch
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262523469

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Henry Hobson Richardson and the Small Public Library in America by Kenneth A. Breisch Pdf

An examination of Richardson's small public libraries that places them in the design, cultural, political, and economic contexts of their times.

Author : Brian Real
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781787431126

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Rural and Small Public Libraries by Brian Real Pdf

This volume begins by defining the challenges that rural and small libraries face before shifting to an analysis of ways that these obstacles can be overcome or mitigated. The authors explore ideas for enhancing community partnerships and outreach by using rural and small public libraries as centers for local cultural heritage activities.

Author : Alice Graves
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442230149

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The Small Library Manager's Handbook by Alice Graves Pdf

The Small Library Manager’s Handbook is for librarians working in all types of small libraries. It covers the everyday nuts-and-bolts operations that all librarians must perform. This handbook, written by experts who are small librarians themselves, will help all small librarians to do multiple jobs at the same time.

Author : Robert Berk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315491400

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Starting, Managing and Promoting the Small Library by Robert Berk Pdf

A guide to the establishment of the library which covers materials acquisition, the organization and usage of the library's collection to provide a variety of services and the use of automation. This book aims to instruct the librarian on managing the small library effectively.

Author : Julie Todaro
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442230163

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Library Management for the Digital Age by Julie Todaro Pdf

This revolutionary introduction to library management is the first conceived in and written for a digital age. Library Management for the Digital Age covers hierarchies, policies, communication, working relationships, facilities, human resources, settings, customer services, budgeting, and emergency management.

Author : Ravonne Green
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780631158

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Library Management by Ravonne Green Pdf

An essential reference for professionals within the Library and Information Science field, this book provides library managers with the requisite skills to utilize the case study approach as an effective method for problem solving and deliberation. The first chapter discusses the case study as a research tool. The second chapter outlines the processes involved in conducting a case study. An actual case model is presented in the third chapter. The succeeding chapters include case studies written by library management students at Valdosta State University in the USA. The chapters include discussion questions, analyses, and alternative scenarios to provoke further thought and discussion. Written from a practitioners perspective Draws on the authors wide-ranging practical experience as a library director Guides the reader though the case study process