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1 online resource (154 pages) |
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text file |
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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. |
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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. |
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Chapter Seven: The Library as PlaceLibrary Advocacy; Keeping Up with Library Issues; Index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Public libraries.
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Public libraries. |
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Public libraries -- United States -- Administration.
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United States. |
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Administration. |
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Small libraries -- United States -- Administration.
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Small libraries. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Nelson, Paul, 1949-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pearlmutter, Jane. Small Public Library Management. Chicago, IL : ALA Editions, ©2011 9780838910856 |
| ISBN |
9780838993675 (electronic book) |
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0838993672 (electronic book) |
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1283375915 |
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9781283375917 |
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