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Public Library Governance
Author | : Edward Abbott-Halpin,Carolynn Rankin |
Publsiher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 389 |
Release | : 2020-09-07 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9783110533323 |
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Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.
Public Library Governance
Author | : Edward Abbott-Halpin,Carolynn Rankin |
Publsiher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 583 |
Release | : 2020-09-07 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9783110530926 |
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Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.
More Than Books
Author | : Eve Dutton,Joan Blakley,Kathleen Williams |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 0986968528 |
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Strategic Planning for Results
Author | : Sandra Nelson |
Publsiher | : American Library Association |
Total Pages | : 311 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780838935736 |
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The PLA Results Series has long served to help public librarians envision, evaluate, and respond to community needs with distinctive programs and services. Building from this proven model, Strategic Planning for Results is the fully revised version of Planning for Results, the foundational book in this groundbreaking series. Sandra Nelson, senior editor of the Results Series, focuses on the essential steps to draft a results-driven, strategic planning process that libraries can complete over the course of four months, 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 and managing the change process to help staff Assess the change-readiness of the library and preparing staff to implement forthcoming changes Simplify data collection and decision-making processes through the use of 14 reproducible workforms Identify service priority options and reach agreement as a group Successfully present and communicate within their library Including the newly revised and adopted Public Library Service Responses, along with case studies, workforms, and tool kits, Strategic Planning for Results offers librarians a wealth of ideas to effectively meet changing community needs.
Small Public Library Management
Author | : Jane Pearlmutter,Paul Nelson |
Publsiher | : American Library Association |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780838910856 |
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Finally, here’s a handbook that includes everything administrators need to keep a handle on library operations, freeing them up to streamline and improve how the organization functions.
Public Library Boards in Postwar Ontario
Author | : Lorne Bruce,Karen Bruce |
Publsiher | : Lorne Bruce |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780986666612 |
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Public Library Administration Transformed
Author | : Karen Starr,Patrick Ragains |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Libraries and community |
ISBN | : 1538106388 |
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As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, "How and why will communities support public libraries in the future?" This book covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner.
The Development of Public Library Services in Newfoundland 1934 1972
Author | : Jessie Mifflen,Newfoundland Public Libraries Board |
Publsiher | : Halifax, N.S. : Dalhousie University, University Libraries [and] School of Library Service |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Library surveys |
ISBN | : UIUC:30112018673019 |
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