Download or read book The Successful Library Trustee Handbook Second Edition written by Mary Y. Moore and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2010 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to improve any board's effectiveness, this resource offers proven advice about what it takes to make everything from meetings to evaluations run smoothly and addresses the critical questions every board member needs to understand: What does it mean to be on a library board of trustees? The how-tos of amplifying your message through partnerships How does advocacy work and why is it important? Who makes library policy? Is there a more effective way to do strategic planning? Practical checklists, tables, and "what have you learned?" review items will help anyone maximize the experience of serving on a board. Trustees, administrators, consultants, trainers, and library students will welcome this hands-on, "bring it along and mark it up" reference.
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Download or read book The Complete Library Trustee Handbook written by Jillian Kalonick and published by ALA Neal-Schuman. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current executive director of the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) and former public library director Sally Gardner Reed draws on her years of success leading Friends of Libraries USA to provide trustees with straightforward, easy-to-read guidance on how to make the most of their vital role.
Download or read book Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding written by Patrick “PC” Sweeney and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the saying goes, all politics is local. And 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the will of local politicians and, in turn, from local voters. So it's urgent that librarians, library supporters, and anyone interested in running an election or campaign for a library understand the strategies, resources, and tactics necessary for positive political action. Whether election day is four months away or four years away, there are immediate steps library leaders and local library ballot committees should take to help secure a successful ballot initiative later. Written by two experienced library campaigners, this action-driven manual for anyone running a political campaign for libraries dives into proven successful campaigning techniques for rural, suburban, and urban settings;expert analysis on how political perceptions are formed, how political power works, and ways libraries can reach funding or political goals;starting the discussion internally;the right approach to setting up the committee structure, and identifying the core leadership team for the committee;tips on networking, cultivating good relationships with the power players in the community, and building a winning coalition;canvassing and direct voter contact;responding effectively to opposition, including voters who habitually resist taxes or library funding increases;the differences between paid media and earned media; andbest practices for marketing and message development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and other key areas. Filled with easy to follow strategies, this book will guide ballot committees, librarians, trustees, and library advocates through the process of winning an election for funding their library. LIS students will also benefit from the early exposure to political literacy skills provided by this book.
Download or read book A Handbook for Public Library Trustees written by State Library of Pennsylvania and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Getting Started with Evaluation written by Peter Hernon and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone agrees that evaluation of library services is essential, but without a background in research it can be a challenge to apply abstract concepts such as strategic planning, evidence-based decision making, and accountability to real-world situations. Finally library managers have a workbook to help them master key concepts of service quality assessment, offering directed exercises and worksheets to guide them. Firmly rooted in practical application, this book Presents an overview of evaluation and the types of metrics, linking them to strategic planning and infrastructure Examines qualitative versus quantitative measures Shows how to decide which metrics are relevant to one’s own institution, covering benchmarking, best practices, peer group filters, and those metrics that offer a high return on investment Includes pointers for launching and maintaining successful library evaluation through flexibility and smart delegation among library staff Offers advice on marshaling data to effectively communicate the value and impact of a library and its services, no matter the audience Complete with a detailed list of sources for metrics and concrete examples of evaluation in practice, this workbook will be both valuable and immediately useful to managers at academic and public libraries, as well as to library trustees and others interested in assessing service quality.
Download or read book The ALA Book of Library Grant Money Ninth Edition written by Nancy Kalikow Maxwell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-in-one resource for researching library and school grants is back in a new edition, and more useful than ever, offering refreshed content and even more guidance on locating grant funding sources. Using this guide, librarians, fundraisers, and researchers will find quick, convenient access to information on the most likely funding sources for libraries, including private foundations, corporate foundations, corporate direct givers, government agencies, and library and nonprofit organizations. Edited by Nancy Kalikow Maxwell, a grant writer with 35 years of experience, this edition includes more than 200 new entries, as well as A detailed introduction explaining the concept of “grant readiness” and walking readers through the steps of preparing their institution for a grant project, including strategic planning, conducting a needs assessment, and identifying potential partners Guidance on the most effective ways to use the directory, with an explanation of inclusion criteria and data elements Multiple indexes for finding the right information fast A new section covering grant-related organizations and sources, to aid readers looking for grant writers or grant development assistance The challenge of “finding the money” will be made easier with this guide’s clear and comprehensive information.
Download or read book Our Enduring Values Revisited written by Michael Gorman and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stirring manifesto, public intellectual, librarian, and philosopher Gorman addresses head on the “existential panic” among library professionals caused by the radical shift in how libraries are viewed.
Download or read book A Book Sale How To Guide written by Pat Ditzler and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide a tested and successful formula for making money for local libraries in a practical and fun way-- a library book sale.
Download or read book Assessing Service Quality written by Peter Hernon and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensively revised and updated edition explores even further the ways technology influences both the experiences of library customers and the ways libraries themselves can assess those experiences.
Download or read book Sacred Stacks written by Nancy Kalikow Maxwell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2006-04-10 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maxwell's down-to-earth candor combined with scholarly insight is designed to inspire and enlighten her library peers and colleagues. Drawing from history, sociology and philosophy, Sacred Stacks voices the importance of the library profession and libraries as community institutions in a secular time.
Download or read book Library Management Tips that Work written by Carol Smallwood and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by contributors from across the field, this eclectic guide offers best practices suitable for managers in all types of libraries.
Download or read book Public Library Handbook written by Denver Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Planning Our Future Libraries written by Kim Leeder and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking collection will challenge librarians at every kind of institution to start planning today for the library of tomorrow.
Download or read book The Good the Great and the Unfriendly written by Sally Gardner Reed and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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