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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis guide offers best practices for librarians developing new programs and reminds us of the need to evaluate our current programs. There is something here for everyone, from the new librarian developing new services to the seasoned librarian re-inventing existing programs.... The author, Pamela H. Mackellar, has been a librarian for more than 30 years and has a broad understanding of libraries from a wide array of careers in the field. This is apparent from the logical and thoughtful guide she has created. Well-organized and thorough, this book is useful for any librarian interested in better meeting the needs of their users, and it is applicable to a wide variety of libraries. * Technical Services Quarterly *
MacKellar’s book makes a compelling case for librarians to toss outdated definitions of 'assessments' as she unfolds plans for designing an evolving vibrant resource center that will provide whatever its community needs. The author unabashedly states the necessity of change, that specific traditional concepts such 'bringing people into the library' and 'holding social events' are library-centered ideas that need to evolve for the library to be a valued resource. They must become needs-based from a community viewpoint. While smashing the process of traditional assessments, she provides a well-planned methodology for discovering current community needs and how to implement changes. The book opens with an enthusiastic wake up call to librarians, then it concisely glides into an outline with plans to assess a community, and how to use those findings to create an evolved community knowledge center. -- Jill Conner, Library Director, Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library, New Mexico
Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Discovering What Your Community Needs Chapter 1: Library Services and Programming in the Twenty-First Century Chapter 2: Clarifying the Library’s Role Chapter 3: Creating a Community Profile Chapter 4: Assessing Community Needs Chapter 5: Organizing, Analyzing, and Interpreting Assessment Results Part II: Planning Services and Programs that Make a Difference Chapter 6: Designing Effective Programs and Services Chapter 7: Developing Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes Chapter 8: Determining Activities, Staff Requirements, and Timeline Chapter 9: Creating a Program Budget Chapter 10: Funding Effective Programs and Services Part III: Providing Effective Programs and Services and Measuring Your Success Chapter 11: Implementing Library Programs and Services Chapter 12: Measuring Effectiveness Chapter 13: Using Your Success to Move Forward Index About the Author
