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Author
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Presenting financial management principles and best practices applicable to both public and academic libraries, this comprehensive text elucidates a broad array of issues crucial for those entering a managerial position. This book covers such key topics as accounting, budgets, the roles of stakeholders, funding sources, operating ratios, fiscal benchmarking, and more"--
6) The quality library: a guide to staff-driven improvement, better efficiency, and happier customers
Author
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Exceptional library design is the result of effective collaboration. A successful design comes about through a productive exchange of ideas among the stakeholders and the architect. These participants define objectives, evaluate alternatives, and make the choices that can lead to a successful library"--
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This go-to guide covers the entire process of building or renovating a public library--from initial planning, to maintaining the completed space, to measuring success. Provides you with an informal, easy-to-read, practical guide that addresses the specific needs of public librarians looking to reimagine their library space. Takes a holistic approach that covers every step from initial vision to evaluating success. Offers practical, nuts-and-bolts...
15) The complete library technology planner: a guidebook with sample technology plans and RFPs on CD-ROM
Author
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
17) Resilience
Author
Series
Library futures ; 2
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"We live in uncertain times, and the ability to survive, adapt and thrive-- whether an individual or an organization-- is vital in our society. Aldrich re-centers the concept of resilience to show its alignment to the library profession's values, and its usefulness for guiding our future roles in communities." --
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The term 'tactical urbanism' is a new phrase for a type of action that has existed for centuries: actions designed to improve a city or neighborhood with minimal oversight, budget, or delay. It's usually local, immediate, and accomplished without a lot of training or resources. Munro shows that, although libraries have reputations as traditional and bureaucratic, they are also communal systems which can utilize the grassroots, humanist values of...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book shares the story of one library's attempt to stand up for the core values that all libraries share while fundamentally changing the way it achieves those values. It offers encouragement and practical advice for libraries and librarians on how to strengthen their skills and make a positive impact on the communities they serve"--
Publisher
Scarecrow Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
During the past few years, groups like the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Center for Education have been placing great emphasis on the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. In brief, the US is seen as falling behind the rest of the world in science and technology education. In response, the curricula have been revised in many educational institutions and school districts across the...
