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Series
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"Sandra Nelson, senior editor of the Results series, focuses on the essential steps for drafting a results-driven, strategic planning process that libraries can complete over the course of four months, regardless of regardless of organizational structure or size. Reflecting on the current planning environment for public libraries, Nelson makes the case for strategic rather than long-term planning and includes a wealth of information about understanding...
Author
Series
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
"According to New Planning for Results trainer Rubin, outcome measurement lets libraries evaluate how they affect their users' quality of life. This latest addition to the PLA-sponsored Results Series uses familiar task breakdowns along with key terms in a step-by-step, service-oriented format so that readers can master the outcome measurement process as they enhance library programs using evaluation techniques." "Using the 14 step-by-step customizable...
Series
Publisher
American Association of Museums
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
"Do you have an institutional plan? Do you refer to it often, or does it sit on a shelf gathering dust? At a time when funding agencies are placing greater emphasis on evidence of sound and clearly identified goals, institutional planning is becoming increasingly important. Now this new book lets museums in on the secrets of the planning process. Learn how to create a fully integrated, living document; involve all relevant stakeholders and interests...
Author
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
While libraries deliver a vital public service within diverse communities, they are often invisible in the community development process initiated by civic planners, activists, and local government officials. Award-winning librarian, educator, author, and activist, Kathleen de la Pena McCook challenges librarians everywhere to get involved early by demanding a place at the community planning and development table. Describing the experiences and insights...
Author
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Provides the tools librarians need to prepare for disasters that can ruin their holdings of books, journals, audio and videotapes, and CDs, describing the steps to planning for and implementing a workable disaster response plan.
Author
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Libraries today face reduced budgets, increased customer expectations, and aggressive competition from web-based information sources. Management guru John Huber, a pioneer and leader in the Lean Manufacturing movement, has worked as a consultant with libraries across North America. In this new book, he show you how to apply Lean principles and practices -- how making small, simple changes in everyday routines will reap large time- and money-saving...
Author
Series
How-to-do-it manuals for libraries volume no. 137
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Pub. Date
©2005
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Today's workplace includes a wider generational range of staff, and is governed by more complex legal issues. Poor supervisory skills can compound morale problems and lead to organizational issues. McNeil covers the fundamentals of good supervision and management, while providing practical advice with basic commonsense approaches to solving today's management challenges.
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