{"product_id":"creative-management-of-small-public-libraries-in-the-21st-century-9781442243552","title":"Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century is an anthology on small public libraries as centers of communities serving populations under 25,000 that make up most of the public library systems in the United States. A wide selection of topics was sought from contributors with varied backgrounds reflecting the diversity of small public libraries. The thirty-two chapters are arranged: Staff; Programming; Management; Technology; Networking; Fundraising; User Services and provide tools to lead a local public library with relevant and successful services. This volume shares a common sense approach to providing a small (in staff size or budget) but mighty (in impact and outcome) public library service. The contributors demonstrate that by turning the service delivery team outward to the community with enthusiasm and positive energy, it is possible to achieve significant results. Many chapters summarize best practices that can serve as checklists for the novice library di\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis anthology offers helpful examples and advice every small library director can replicate from improving management skills to implementing current technologies, to better serve their constituents. -- Donna Brice, VP\/President Elect of Association for Rural \u0026amp; Small Libraries, Inc. and Library Director of the Eastern Lancaster County Library, New Holland, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003eThis collection addresses the needs well beyond the scope of a small library. Library professionals will find the wealth of essential information for planning, management, and implementation of a variety of services and everyday operations. -- Vera Gubnitskaia, Youth Services Manager, Orange County (Florida) Library System\u003cbr\u003eThis anthology speaks to the challenges and triumphs of working in small public libraries, providing tested tools and techniques that yield proven results. -- Kerol Harrod, librarian, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas\u003cbr\u003eA go-to resource that supports the unique role of small public libraries in serving their local communities. -- Lisa Fraser, Services Implementation Coordinator, King County Library System, Washington\u003cbr\u003eManagement in libraries matters and this resource details how to do it creatively,   practically. -- Vandella Brown, contributor: Mentoring in Librarianship (McFarland)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Preface Acknowledgments  Part I  Staff  Chapter 1  Attitudes          Padma Polepeddi  Chapter 2  Employee Energy=Motivate Connect 2 Empower (E=MC2)          Amanda D. McKay Biarkis and Johnna Schultz  Chapter 3  Staff Evaluations        Padma Polepeddi  Chapter 4  Succession Planning Strategies for Small Public Libraries        Karen Harrison Dyck   Part II  Programming Chapter 5  Cultivating Conversation, Memory \u0026amp; Self-Awareness: Women \u0026amp; Libraries Post-Retirement           Joanna Kluever, Wayne Finley  Chapter 6  Patron Facilitated Programming          Shawn D. Walsh and Melanie A. Lyttle  Chapter 7  Programming: Helping the Community Learn More About Itself\t          Judith Wines  Chapter 8  Successful Adult Programming Using Local Resources            Diana Stirling   Part III  Management Chapter 9  Building a Dynamic System for Relevant Statistical Analysis           Joshua K. Johnson  Chapter 10  Collection Management in Small Public Libraries          Brady A. Clemens  Chapter 11  Establishing an Inviting Atmosphere Through Library Displays            Cynthia Harbeson  Chapter 12  The Helping Hands of Boomers in Friends of the Library Groups           Kim Becnel and LouAnn Morehouse  Chapter 13  Making an Inviting Library Atmosphere        Jan Burns  Chapter 14  When Small Means Really Small            Joy Worland   Part IV  Technology Chapter 15  E-reading in Rural Libraries: A Guide to Effective Support          David Robinson  Chapter 16  Facebook Classes for Older Patrons          Sarah Kaufman  Chapter 17  Preserving Your Community's Memories: Developing Librarians for Digital Preservation            Vanessa Neblett and Shane Roopnarine  Chapter 18  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Library Web Content             Lauren Magnuson  Chapter 19  Seniors in Cyberspace            RoseAleta Laurell   Part V  Networking Chapter 20  Celebrating Creative Achievements: Facilitating Networking, Learning, and Camaraderie                       Sharon Miller  Chapter 21  Supporting Success: Thinking Outside the Box via In-State Sister Libraries         April Ritchie  Part VI Fundraising Chapter 22  Beyond the Book Sale: Creative Fundraising for Your Small Public Library           Portia Kapraun  Chapter 23  Fundraising: Filling the Gap Without Grants           Judith Wines  Chapter 24  Grantsmanship Methods and Strategies for Rural and Small-Town Librarians          Dwight McInvaill  Chapter 25  Programming Turned Fundraisers from a Library Board Trustee Member\/Librarian Perspective          Linda Burkey Wade    Part VII User Services Chapter 26  The After School Café      Amy White  Chapter 27  Instructional Design and the Public Librarian           Melissa Cornwell  Chapter 28  Library Services for Users in their 20s \u0026amp; 30s        Samantha C. Helmick  Chapter 29  Market Research: a Vital Tool for the Survival of Public Libraries         Brian A. Reynolds  Chapter 30  Simple Strategies for Improving the User Experience with the Library Website           Teri Oaks Gallaway and James B. Hobbs  Chapter 31  A Tree Without Roots Cannot Grow: Creative Outreach to African-American Genealogical Patrons          Nancy Richey  Chapter 32  We Started a Festival: The Halloween Costume Collection            Amy White  Index About the Contributors","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039921865047,"sku":"9781442243552","price":87.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442243552.jpg?v=1750945258","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/creative-management-of-small-public-libraries-in-the-21st-century-9781442243552","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}