| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 427 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-413) and index. |
| Contents |
What is an OPL? -- Management : general concepts -- Time management, planning, and prioritization -- Financial matters -- Communication, marketing, and advocacy -- Along the information superhighway : the OPL and technology -- Other issues : education, downsizing and outsourcing, and knowledge management -- The future of one-person librarianship -- Business, management, and economics -- Computers and the Web -- Government -- Journalism and news -- Language, literature, and the arts -- Law, legal libraries, and copyright -- Libraryland stuff -- Medicine, health, nursing, and medical libraries -- Science, engineering, and technology -- Social sciences -- Miscellaneous -- Bibliography and sources cited. |
| Summary |
"This updated and expanded edition of the essential guide for small and one-person libraries (OPLs) covers virtually every key management topic of interest to OPLs. In addition to offering a wealth of practical tips, strategies, and case studies, author Judith Siess takes an international perspective that reflects the growing number of OPL's worldwide. The book's in-depth directory section lists important organizations, publications, vendors and suppliers, discussion lists, and Web sites."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Small libraries -- Administration.
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Small libraries -- Administration. |
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Special libraries -- Administration.
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Special libraries -- Administration. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Siess, Judith A.
OPL sourcebook.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Siess, Judith A. New OPL sourcebook. Medford, N.J. : Information Today, ©2006 1573872415 (DLC) 2005033112 (OCoLC)62330736 |
| ISBN |
157387955X (electronic book) |
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9781573879552 (electronic book) |
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9781573879613 (e-book) |
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1573879614 (e-book) |
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1573872415 |
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9781573872416 |
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