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Book Synopsis
New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you've always got your hands full. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier.

Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I Director Toolbox
  • Chapter 1 Getting Started
  • Chapter 2 Employees
  • Chapter 3 Trustees
  • Chapter 4 Finances
  • Chapter 5 Legal Matters
  • Chapter 6 Policies and Procedures
  • Chapter 7 Insurance
  • Chapter 8 Buildings
  • Chapter 9 Emergency Planning
  • Chapter 10 Technology
  • Chapter 11 Strategic Plan
  • Chapter 12 What Next?
  • Part II Tools
  • Sample 1.1 Library Director Training Checklist
  • Sample 1.2 Director’s Report Template
  • Sample 2.1 New Hire Checklist
  • Sample 2.2 Librarian Job Description
  • Sample 2.3 Unpaid Leave of Absence Policy
  • Sample 2.4 Social Media Policy
  • Sample 2.5 Disciplinary Policy
  • Sample 2.6 Termination Checklist
  • Sample 2.7 Employee Exit Questionnaire
  • Sample 3.1 Trustee Welcome Letter
  • Sample 3.2 Library Board versus Director Role
  • Sample 4.1 Revenues Budget Template
  • Sample 4.2 Expenses Budget Template
  • Sample 6.1 Public Code of Behavior Policy
  • Sample 6.2 Unattended Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
  • Sample 6.3 Gifts and Donations Policy
  • Sample 7.1 Incident and Accident Report Form
  • Sample 8.1 Library Cleaning Checklist
  • Sample 9.1 Person-in-Charge Emergency Responses
  • Sample 11.1 Strategic Plan Visual Summary
  • Sample 11.2 Mission Statement Worksheet
  • Sample 11.3 Vision Statement Worksheet
  • Index

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838918593, 978-0838918593
      ISBN10: 083891859X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you've always got your hands full. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier.

      Table of Contents
      • Acknowledgments
      • Introduction
      • Part I Director Toolbox
      • Chapter 1 Getting Started
      • Chapter 2 Employees
      • Chapter 3 Trustees
      • Chapter 4 Finances
      • Chapter 5 Legal Matters
      • Chapter 6 Policies and Procedures
      • Chapter 7 Insurance
      • Chapter 8 Buildings
      • Chapter 9 Emergency Planning
      • Chapter 10 Technology
      • Chapter 11 Strategic Plan
      • Chapter 12 What Next?
      • Part II Tools
      • Sample 1.1 Library Director Training Checklist
      • Sample 1.2 Director’s Report Template
      • Sample 2.1 New Hire Checklist
      • Sample 2.2 Librarian Job Description
      • Sample 2.3 Unpaid Leave of Absence Policy
      • Sample 2.4 Social Media Policy
      • Sample 2.5 Disciplinary Policy
      • Sample 2.6 Termination Checklist
      • Sample 2.7 Employee Exit Questionnaire
      • Sample 3.1 Trustee Welcome Letter
      • Sample 3.2 Library Board versus Director Role
      • Sample 4.1 Revenues Budget Template
      • Sample 4.2 Expenses Budget Template
      • Sample 6.1 Public Code of Behavior Policy
      • Sample 6.2 Unattended Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
      • Sample 6.3 Gifts and Donations Policy
      • Sample 7.1 Incident and Accident Report Form
      • Sample 8.1 Library Cleaning Checklist
      • Sample 9.1 Person-in-Charge Emergency Responses
      • Sample 11.1 Strategic Plan Visual Summary
      • Sample 11.2 Mission Statement Worksheet
      • Sample 11.3 Vision Statement Worksheet
      • Index

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