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Collection management and strategic access to digital resources : the new challenges for research libraries / by University of Oklahoma.Libraries.Conference(2004); Lee, Sul H.(CARDINAL)142961;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Collections of record and scholarly communications : the responsibilities of the research library in a rapidly evolving digital world / Fred Heath, Jocelyn Duffy -- Collecting at the edge : transforming scholarship / Paul M. Gherman -- Better mousetraps in turbulent times? : the Global Resources Network as a vehicle for library cooperation / Dan Hazen -- Access management : challenging orthodoxies / Karen Hunter -- Ithaka and its incubation function : an introduction / Kevin M. Guthrie -- A snapshot in time : ARL libraries and electronic journal resources / Mary M. Case -- Open access : unlocking the value of scientific research / Richard K. Johnson -- Building bridges, filling valleys : the impact of digital resources on libraries, research, and learning in history and science / Frank Menchaca.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Libraries; Research libraries; Academic libraries; Digital libraries; Electronic information resources; Libraries and electronic publishing; Library cooperation; Communication in learning and scholarship;
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Build a great team : one year to success! / by Hakala-Ausperk, Catherine.(CARDINAL)500710;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Month one : welcome to your team! -- Month two : recruiting -- Month three : narrowing -- Month four : interviewing -- Month five : blending -- Month six : foundations -- Month seven : communication and growth -- Month eight : resolutions -- Month nine : actions -- Month ten : planning and strategy -- Month eleven : team environment -- Month twelve : intentional success.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Library personnel management; Teams in the workplace; Supervision of employees; Library administration;
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Library/vendor relationships / by Brooks, Sam,1967-(CARDINAL)284435; Carlson, David H.,1954-(CARDINAL)284428;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Managing the unmanageable : systematic downloading of electronic resources by library users / Gayle Baker, Carol Tenopir -- Library/vendor relations : the APA experience / Linda Beebe -- Managing customer relationships : a book vendor point-of-view / George Coe -- Library/vendor relations : an academic publisher's perspective / Keith Courtney -- ANKOS and its dealings with vendors / Phyllis L. Erdogan, Bulent Karasozen -- Library advisory boards : a survey of current practice among selected publishers and vendors / James R. Fries, John R. James -- Library/vendor relations from a public library perspective / Ronald A. Gagnon -- Government libraries : administering change in an uncertain future / Bradley E. Gernand -- Library-vendor relations in the world of information standards : a view of a partnership that improves research, information access, and revenue opportunities / Pat Harris -- Integrated ecommerce in the library : a software development partnership between innovative interfaces and the Westerville Public Library, Ohio / Jerry Kline, Don Barlow -- The OCLC Members Council : a communication and governance forum for the global library collaborative / George M. Needham, Richard Van Orden -- Business, science, and the common good / René Olivieri -- Community college library/vendor relations : you can't always get what you want-- or can you? / Sarah Raley, Jean Smith -- Electronic discussion lists / Bernie Sloan.
Subjects: Libraries and electronic publishing.; Acquisition of electronic information resources.; Communication in library science.; Negotiation in business.; Online information services industry; Online databases;
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The kind librarian : cultivating a culture of kindness and wellbeing in libraries / by Rimmer, Helen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-356) and index.Part 1: Theoretical foundations of kindness in libraries as workplaces -- Understanding the importance of kindness in the workplace: moving beyond surface-level niceness -- Redefining wellbeing in the workplace: insights and strategies for libraries -- The library as a place of community support and wellbeing -- Meaning in life and purpose -- Part 2: Cultivating kindness in the library: a holistic approach to wellbeing and team empowerment -- Integrating kindness and wellbeing into library operations: practical strategies and reflective practices -- Prioritising self-care and compassion: the key to nurturing library environments -- Balancing personal growth and wellbeing: a key to empowering library teams -- Creating a culture of kind communication in libraries: the importance of non-violent communication -- Flexible working: the key to enhancing wellbeing and productivity in the library workplace -- The art of kind recruitment: fostering inclusivity and empathy in hiring practices -- Fair library jobs: kindness, empathy and equity in library recruitment -- Part 3: Leadership approaches to enhancing kindness and wellbeing in libraries -- Overcoming challenges in creating kindness and wellbeing in libraries: addressing bystander syndrome and leadership roles -- Creating a culture of kindness and wellbeing in the workplace: challenges and opportunities for library leaders -- Effective conflict resolution strategies for libraries: prioritising kindness and wellbeing -- Leading with impact: transforming library culture through diverse leadership styles and effective management -- Kind use of data for wellbeing and leadership -- Part 4: Embracing kindness and wellbeing in library cultures: navigating change and toxicity -- Nurturing wellbeing in toxic work environments -- Managing change with kindness and wellbeing in libraries -- Kindness and wellbeing in libraries: a vision for the future."The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries is a pioneering guide that addresses the critical need to foster kindness and wellbeing within library workplaces. Through research, case studies, and actionable advice, this accessible book offers solutions to everyday workplace challenges, emphasising empathy, support, and collaboration to transform workplaces into spaces where kindness is the norm and wellbeing is prioritised. Librarians work in dynamically changing environments and often face stressful situations; this is why it is as crucial as ever to promote a supportive and understanding work environment. Drawing upon the principles of positive psychology, the book offers insight into the profound impact of kindness and wellbeing on productivity, creativity and overall mental health, arguing that libraries are not just centres of learning but also hubs of holistic wellbeing. With a focus on practical guidance, readers will learn how to create strategies that foster collaboration, open communication and mutual respect among staff and patrons, and will have access to concrete plans and steps they can implement in their libraries to achieve a kind culture."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Librarians; Libraries; Libraries; Librarians; Library employees; Library anxiety.; Kindness.; Well-being.; Work environment.; Library administration.; Work; Work-life balance.;
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Puerto Rico; a guide to the island of Boriquen / by Writers' Program (U.S.).Puerto Rico.;
"Books about Puerto Rico": pages 392-402.The contemporary scene -- Natural setting -- Resources and their conservation -- History -- Government -- Agriculture -- Industry, commerce, and labor -- Transportation and communication -- The people -- Architecture -- Education -- Religion -- Cultural life -- Sports and recreation -- San Juan -- Ponce -- Mayaguez.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Old State Library Collection.;
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Information power : building partnerships for learning / by American Association of School Librarians.(CARDINAL)152726; Association for Educational Communications and Technology.(CARDINAL)150540;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning -- Building Partnerships for Learning -- Library Power -- ICONnect -- Statements and Policies -- NSSE Schoolwide Goals for Student Learning -- Student Performance Assessment -- Contributors.This joint publication of the Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communication and Technology is the newest approach in the series of national standards and guidelines that began with the 1920 "Certain" report. The document provides a foundation for professional practice built on information literacy standards. Subsequent chapters deal with techniques and practices support program development, which enhances learning and teaching. Appendices include policy statements and a discussion of student performance assessment. While the document is intended to focus on student learning as the major goal of 21st century school library programs, it also acts as an informative guide for contemporary practices in school libraries. This should be in every library and in every administrator's office.
Subjects: School libraries; Instructional materials centers; Library orientation for school children;
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Library management 101 : a practical guide / by Hussey, Lisa K.,editor.(CARDINAL)805054; Velasquez, Diane,editor.(CARDINAL)786714;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Just because a set of responsibilities isn't formally called management doesn't mean that it isn't management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already know: that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one's role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills.
Subjects: Library administration; Library administration;
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Managing library volunteers / by Driggers, Preston F.(Preston Franklin),1940-(CARDINAL)222999; Dumas, Eileen.(CARDINAL)222998;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-299) and index.The value of library volunteerism -- Volunteer services program mission statement -- Volunteer services program benefits -- Volunteer administration -- Rights and duties of volunteers -- Volunteers and library friends groups -- Legal and risk management issues -- Volunteer program communication -- Volunteer program evaluation -- Volunteer motivation -- Volunteer needs assessment -- Job design -- Job descriptions -- Requisitioning volunteers -- Marketing the volunteer services program -- Recruitment of volunteers -- Recruitment approaches -- Volunteer application forms -- Interviewing and selection -- Background and reference requests -- Volunteer agreements and releases -- Time forms -- Orientation training -- Customer confidentiality -- Volunteer training and testing -- Safety training -- Performance management and evaluation -- Volunteer recognition policies -- Recognition programs -- Awards, gifts, and perks -- Library volunteer rules -- Volunteer corrective action -- Devolunteering -- Exit interviews and references -- Volunteer human resource files -- Volunteer administration records.
Subjects: Volunteer workers in libraries;
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Managing your library construction project : a step-by-step guide / by McCarthy, Richard C.(Richard Charles),1955-(CARDINAL)209253; McCarthy, Richard C.(Richard Charles),1955-Designing better libraries.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 165) and index.First things first -- When to use an architect -- Anatomy of a project -- Programming -- Site analysis -- Building design -- Construction documents -- Bidding -- Construction administration -- Postconstruction -- Finding, selecting, and hiring an architect -- Project delivery -- Sustainable design -- Project costs and building costs."McCarthy is an architect with in-depth expertise building libraries as well as an eighteen-year veteran library trustee. He communicates the challenges and opportunities from both sides of the table. This authoritative overview is filled with practical advice for understanding key relationships and managing a complex process. Library directors, professionals, administrators, and trustees will learn what the responsibilities are on both sides." "Checklists and sample construction documents provide hands-on insights into the best practices in library construction. McCarthy explains the entire process, from deciding on new construction and analyzing the site to working with architects to evaluating the process and assessing the building's effectiveness."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Library buildings;
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The accidental library marketer / by Dempsey, Kathy,1965-(CARDINAL)496595;
Includes bibliographical references and index.How and why people become accidental marketers -- Starting with the basics of communication -- Assessing your current situation -- Using demographic, geographic, and census data -- What marketing experts think is most important -- Getting administrators, managers, and staff to buy in -- Making evidence-based decisions with administrators -- Don't shy away from statistics -- Understanding the cycle of true marketing -- Writing your formal plans -- Basic rules for producing good promotional materials -- Getting the message out -- Using your website for public relations and outreach -- Finally, the fun stuff.
Subjects: Libraries; Libraries;
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