Administration of the Public Library

Administration of the Public Library

Author: Alice Gertzog

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 0810847566

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Combines theory and practical advice to address public library policies, procedures, resources, and human relations in a clear manner. "Expect future editions of this eminently readable, yet well-documented text." —LIBRARY JOURNAL


Small Public Library Management

Small Public Library Management

Author: Jane Pearlmutter

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 0838910858

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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.


Public Library Administration Transformed

Public Library Administration Transformed

Author: Karen Starr

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781538106389

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As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, "How and why will communities support public libraries in the future?" This book covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner.


Administration of the Small Public Library

Administration of the Small Public Library

Author: Darlene E. Weingand

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0838907946

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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.


The Public Library Service

The Public Library Service

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries

Publisher: NBD Biblion Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9783598218279

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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.


The American Public Library Handbook

The American Public Library Handbook

Author: Guy A. Marco

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1591589118

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A detailed reference work that documents every aspect of the American public library experience through topical entries, statistics, biographies, and profiles. The American Public Library Handbook is the first reference work to focus on all aspects of the American public library experience, providing a topical perspective through comprehensive essays and biographical information on important public librarians. Based upon the author's own notes and extensive experience, as well as library periodicals, library reference books, monographs, textbooks, Internet sources, and correspondence with individual libraries, this book comprises nearly 1,000 entries addressing all aspects of public library service. Each topical essay considers terminology of the area covered, its historical context, and current concerns and issues. Biographies highlight the philosophical perspective of the individuals covered, while entries on specific libraries present timely data and interesting facts about each facility. This unique handbook also offers up-to-date statistics, historical highlights, and information about programs and events of individual libraries.


Public Library Administration Transformed

Public Library Administration Transformed

Author: Karen Starr

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 153810640X

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Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner Chapters cover: administrative functions of the library public finance administrative law library governance human resources leadership strategic planning program management and evaluation marketing and public relations intergovernmental relations cooperative government The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.