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Record Nr.

UNINA9910817952803321

Autore

Pearlmutter Jane

Titolo

Small public library management [[electronic resource] /] / Jane Pearlmutter & Paul Nelson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2012

ISBN

1-283-37591-5

9786613375919

0-8389-9367-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 p.)

Collana

ALA fundamentals series

Altri autori (Persone)

NelsonPaul <1949->

Disciplina

025.1/97

Soggetti

Small libraries - United States - Administration

Public libraries - United States - Administration

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Who Do You Work For?; The Public Library Defined; Where Are Public Libraries Located ?; Administrative Structure and Governance; The Board of Trustees; Working with Local Officials; Library Policy Development; Long-Range Planning; Chapter Two: Library Finances; Where Does the Money Come From?; Preparing a Budget; Budget Review; Accountability; Terminology; Chapter Three: Personnel Management; Personnel Policies; Hiring; Personnel Records; Work Schedules; Compensation; Benefits; Supervision; Discipline and Grievances; Volunteers; Chapter Four: Facilities

Defining Library SpacesSafety Issues; Renovation, Expansion, New Construction; Access to Technology; Chapter Five: Collection Management; Selection Criteria; Gifts; Circulation Policy; Collection Evaluation, Weeding, and Preservation; Challenges to Library Materials; Chapter Six: Services and Programs; Identifying the Proper Service Mix; Evaluating Services and Programs; Youth Services; Adult Services; Reference Services; Readers' Advisory; Technology and Library Service; Classes and Informal Instruction; Outreach Services; Community Use of Library Spaces; Promoting Services and Programs

Chapter Seven: The Library as PlaceLibrary Advocacy; Keeping Up with Library Issues; Index



Sommario/riassunto

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.