Download or read book Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries written by Piorun, Mary E. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forming and nurturing of new partnerships and collaborations is a critical component of librarianship. Academic libraries have a long history of collaboration within the library, across their institutions, and in their local communities. However, forming new partnerships can be time-consuming, and at times frustrating, leaving important opportunities, connections, and projects unrealized. Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries presents case studies on effective collaborations in a variety of settings with different objectives, staffing levels, and budgets that have proven to be successful in creating and maintaining strong and productive partnerships. It identifies and shares the role of the academic library in developing effective partnerships and collaborations within academia and the broader community. Covering topics such as controlled digital lending, research computing, and college readiness enhancement, this premier reference source is a vital resource for librarians and libraries, consortiums, university administrators, students and educators of higher education, community leaders, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Advances in Library Administration and Organization written by Edward D. Garten and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05-19 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays, designed to challenge working administrators and researchers to look more closely at their operations and consider again how they develop people and the organizations in which they work.
Download or read book School Library Management written by Carl A. Harvey II and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting activities and discussion questions that will pique student interest and facilitate instruction, the 8th edition of this well-known school library text gathers management articles into a ready-to-use volume that showcases current best practices. This 8th edition of School Library Management offers a fully updated collection of articles designed to guide both new and practicing school librarians. It gathers information about the issues and trends in the field, programming ideas, and advice from school library leaders. Contemporary articles from the past five years of School Library Connection bring this edition up to the present. Carefully curated chapters address today's best practices to improve school library programs, integrating technology considerations throughout each of the sections. Authors cover timely topics such as equity, diversity, and inclusion; budgets; copyright; librarian professional development; evaluation; and advocacy. Each chapter begins with an introduction to put issues into context and ends with activities that will help librarians further explore. All readers will appreciate this volume as "one-stop shopping" for readings that address best practices in light of major new guiding documents and standards in the school library field.
Download or read book The School Library Manager written by Blanche Woolls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sixth edition of Library Unlimited's classic school library management text describes new approaches to management and addresses the realities that school librarians face in today's quickly evolving information-based world. In recent years, nearly all school libraries and school librarians have been targeted for having their funding or staffing cut as a result of reductions in school budgets. How does a newly graduated LIS professional prepare for a career in this volatile environment? How do established librarians and administrators prove their value and necessity to decision makers? This freshly updated edition of The School Library Manager is an invaluable textbook that leads readers through the many essential management tasks and skills required to administer the successful school library program and beyond. It promotes the leadership role of the school librarian in the school and addresses the need for school librarians to provide students with equal access to information. The information presented will not only enable librarians to keep their jobs but also supply specific guidance and inspiration that gives readers the ability to make their positions and libraries undeniably relevant and valuable—and to ensure a path of upward mobility in their LIS careers.
Download or read book Advances in Library Administration and Organization written by Delmus E. Williams and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with the subject of organizational theory and library administration, this title covers topics such as: managing change in research libraries; the agility of library consortia and its member libraries; the evaluation of reference services; and, developing a recruitment strategy for a diverse workforce. It is suitable for library students.
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Download or read book School Library Management written by Gail K. Dickinson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compiles selected articles from Library Media Connection to help school librarians and pre-service librarians learn about how to implement best practices for school library management. At a time when budget cuts threaten the role of the school librarian, dynamic learning experiences can resurrect the usefulness of the library and the role of its staff. The seventh edition of this popular book helps librarians develop engaging school library programs for greater student involvement. Comprised of important articles from Library Media Connection (LMC), School Library Management: Seventh Edition is a compilation of best practices in the field of school library management. An excellent textbook for professors teaching LIS courses, the book contains updates to standards and technologies, and features the latest initiatives guiding practices, including Standards for the 21st Century Learner and Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs. Each of the book's five sections features helpful tips from LMC and lists relevant resources for school library management. Selected articles address standards, inquiry, ethics, and information literacy. The book also includes a focus on the role of the school librarian in designing authentic assessments.
Download or read book Library Management and Marketing in a Multicultural World written by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Management and Marketing Section and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2007 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses some of the latest developments in the marketing and management of libraries worldwide, recognizing the challenges to meet local needs in a global, information society. Describes successful programs designed to promote libraries within a community, nation, or academic community.
Download or read book Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library written by Pat R. Scales and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-03-02 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains scenarios that offer school librarians an overview of the intellectual freedom issues they may face and includes advice on how to handle them and interact with library patrons, covering materials selection, management, programs, access, labeling, privacy, and the Internet.
Download or read book The School Librarian s Compass written by William Webb and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the dynamic world of school library management and discover the transformative potential of an effectively managed learning hub. This compelling guide weaves together a broad range of topics and insights, making it a vital read for library professionals at any stage of their career. Filled with practical advice, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking strategies, the book takes you on a journey of discovery. It moves from the nitty-gritty of everyday operations to the wider strategic considerations, with every chapter serving as a building block in the creation of a vibrant, modern library space. Explore the possibilities offered by technology integration, learn the ins and outs of designing spaces that foster active learning, and delve into the practicalities of crafting effective policies and procedures. The book also provides critical insights on meeting future challenges, and a variety of resources to enhance your professional journey. But this guide doesn't stop at theory or general advice. It also features tangible examples from the field, sharing success stories and lessons learned from accomplished library managers. Additionally, it includes practical tools like budget plans and lists of professional organizations. Get ready to embark on an illuminating journey and elevate your library to new heights of success. This book is your map to creating a library space that is not just a place for books, but a cornerstone of learning, a catalyst for curiosity, and a hub of community engagement.
Download or read book ARL Management Supplement written by Association of Research Libraries. Office of University Library Management Studies and published by Association of Research Libr. This book was released on 1974 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Management for the Digital Age written by Julie Todaro and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revolutionary introduction to library management is the first conceived in and written for a digital age. Julie Todaro, one of America’s leading management experts, posits a new paradigm for planning, administering, and assessing library services. She explains each facet of administering both “old” (physical) and “new” (virtual) libraries. Library Management for the Digital Age covers hierarchies, policies, communication, working relationships, facilities, human resources, settings, customer services, budgeting, emergency management, appendixes including model positions descriptions, interview questions, evaluation forms, and other necessary management tools. Each chapter concludes with an illustration of the old-to-new paradigm shift in that particular aspect of management as well as concise case studies that illustrate the real-world nature of the shift and discussion questions to facilitate active learning. A platinum-quality editorial board comprised of both LIS faculty and expert library managers has reviewed this book in order to ensure authority.
Download or read book Selected Additions to the Library School Library Collection written by University of California, Berkeley. Library and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recommendations for a Telecommunications Based Delivery System for Higher Education in Missouri written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The product of a cooperative planning effort by a group of leaders in higher educ. across Missouri, on expanded access to postsecondary educ. for all its citizens. The system features the use of advanced telecommunications. Covers: desirable characteristics (access; learner-centered; faculty-supported; high-quality instruction; support institutional missions; emphasize educational partnerships); the current picture (Internet; community info. networks; video networks; satellite downlinks); recommendations. Extensive appendices.
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