The Public Library Director’s Toolkit

The Public Library Director’s Toolkit
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 23
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ISBN-10 : 9780838918593
ISBN-13 : 083891859X
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Public Library Director’s Toolkit by : Kate Hall

New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you’ve always got your hands full—balancing the needs of staff, patrons, facilities, library boards, and other stakeholders with professional responsibilities like community interactions, legal and financial requirements, and whole lot else that wasn’t exactly in the job description. Whether you are considering becoming a public library director, are brand new to the role, or have settled in but find yourself thinking “there’s got to be a better way,” authors Hall and Parker are here to help. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier. Gleaned from their own decades of experience in library leadership positions, in this toolkit they - cover such key topics as employees, trustees, finances, legal issues, library policies, emergency planning, and technology; - discuss strategic planning and share advice on keeping up with trends; - offer nearly two dozen ready-to-use resources, including a Director’s Report Template, a Social Media Policy, an Employee Exit Questionnaire, a Library Cleaning Checklist, a Vision Statement worksheet, and more; and - suggest additional learning opportunities in each chapter to help you continue your learning journey. Public library directors can steer clear of common pain points by relying on the expert guidance and organizational aids in this toolkit.

The Accidental Library Manager

The Accidental Library Manager
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Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 1573872105
ISBN-13 : 9781573872102
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis The Accidental Library Manager by : Rachel Singer Gordon

"Included are insights from working library managers at different levels and in various types of libraries, addressing a wide range of management issues and situations. Not to be missed: comments from library staff about the qualities they appreciate - and the styles and attitudes they find counterproductive - in their own bosses."--Jacket.

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 359
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ISBN-10 : 9780838913253
ISBN-13 : 0838913253
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom by : Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records

Annual Report of the Director of Libraries

Annual Report of the Director of Libraries
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 30
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015036782855
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Annual Report of the Director of Libraries by : Temple University. Library

Report

Report
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015076586349
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Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Report by : Tennessee. Dept. of Public Instruction

Separately paged appendices accompany some reports.

Property Code

Property Code
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:11557405
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Synopsis Property Code by : Texas

What Every Library Director Should Know

What Every Library Director Should Know
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9780810891883
ISBN-13 : 0810891883
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis What Every Library Director Should Know by : Susan Carol Curzon

In this unconventional management text, author Dr. Susan Carol Curzon presents a different take on traditional library management tools. Through personal narrative and anecdotes from other working professionals, Curzon presents the many everyday challenges one meets as a library manager: • The unwritten rules, strategies, and bits of wisdom only learned on-the-job • Behavioral nuances • Political strategies • Mentor-like advice • Subtle communication codes Regardless of the professional setting, management is management and wisdom is wisdom. What Every Library Director Should Know is the insider’s view of vital actions, behaviors, and strategies needed to succeed in every type of library.