
The PLA Reader for Public Library Directors and Managers
Kathleen Hughes(Editor)
Association of College & Research Libraries (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-55570-684-5 (ISBN)
Description
Specifically designed to accommodate the frantic pace of the busy public library professional, the first title in this new series from the Public Library Association provides clear and accessible insight into the most relevant topics and complex challenges in the library world today. From working with a board of directors to making library policy recommendations, overseeing strategic plans, preparing budgets, supervising personnel, evaluating services, administering facility maintenance, overseeing materials selection, and more, directors and managers will find relief in the book's practical guidance and solutions - all of which are organized into brief, information-packed sections. ""The Reader""'s collected writings span the gamut of hot topics and challenges facing today's library directors and managers. Chapter coverage includes: advocacy basics; tips for retaining and motivating high-performing employees; improving directorship; library communication; intellectual freedom matters; reference services; and, technological applications. This latest from the Public Library Association provides both the crucial knowledge and practical answers that will help public library managers and directors more effectively and successfully lead their libraries.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55570-684-5 (9781555706845)
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