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Author : Christopher D. Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789798216060
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Technology Planning written by Christopher D. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher D. Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Technology Planning written by Christopher D. Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use primer will empower anyoneeven those with no IT backgroundto face the challenge of adding one or more technologies to library services or maintaining existing technologies. Most of the public libraries in the United States are operating on tight budgets without allocation for IT personnel; in school libraries, the librarian often takes on the lion's share of IT responsibility. This book is an invaluable guide for library staff members who are put in the position of maintaining their own networks and computers with very little training or support. Authored by an assistant library director with years of firsthand experience working as a solo IT manager within public libraries, this guide provides practical information about overcoming the unique challenges of managing IT in a smaller organization, juggling multiple job roles, being limited by a restrictive budget, and working directly with the public. Crash Course in Technology Planning addresses a wide variety of IT topics in the library sphere, providing information in a logical manner and order. It begins with an explanation of triaging existing IT issues, then moves into diagnosing and repairing both individual PCs as well as the library Local Area Network (LAN). The following chapters cover other important topics, such as the best way to inventory computers and equipment, how to budget for and procure new equipment, and recommended ways for an IT layperson to set and achieve goals.
Author : Diana Silveira
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538109336
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow written by Diana Silveira and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is a practical LITA guide that helps librarians achieve success in selecting, implementing and managing new technologies. This step-by-step manual walks readers through each step of creating and carrying out a plan that is customized to meet the needs of their community.
Author : Christopher D. Brown
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1440850607
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Technology Planning written by Christopher D. Brown and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use primer will empower anyone—even those with no IT background—to face the challenge of adding one or more technologies to library services or maintaining existing technologies. Most of the public libraries in the United States are operating on tight budgets without allocation for IT personnel; in school libraries, the librarian often takes on the lion's share of IT responsibility. This book is an invaluable guide for library staff members who are put in the position of maintaining their own networks and computers with very little training or support. Authored by an assistant library director with years of firsthand experience working as a solo IT manager within public libraries, this guide provides practical information about overcoming the unique challenges of managing IT in a smaller organization, juggling multiple job roles, being limited by a restrictive budget, and working directly with the public. Crash Course in Technology Planning addresses a wide variety of IT topics in the library sphere, providing information in a logical manner and order. It begins with an explanation of triaging existing IT issues, then moves into diagnosing and repairing both individual PCs as well as the library Local Area Network (LAN). The following chapters cover other important topics, such as the best way to inventory computers and equipment, how to budget for and procure new equipment, and recommended ways for an IT layperson to set and achieve goals.
Author : Michele McGraw
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610698630
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in eBooks written by Michele McGraw and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about eBooks is explained in this holistic guide to a new world of readingfrom selection and curation of an eBook collection to training and support for staff and patrons. EBooks are a must for today's libraries, making this introduction indispensable for those who have yet to delve into the ever-expanding universe of downloadable material. This "crash course" is an easy-to-use, hands-on approach that will simplify the decision and implementation processes. It introduces you to eBooks and eReading and covers the many issues surrounding eBooks in circulating libraries including technology, acquisition, and training. You'll learn how to launch a program, what to buy, how to let your public know you've added eBooks to your collection, and how to circulate the materials. The guide will also help you with decisions like vendor selection, how many eBooks to purchase, which delivery platforms to employ, how best to offer access, and licensing agreements. Chapters can be consulted as stand-alone overviews of key areas, or the book can be used as a source of holistic instruction. While it will be especially useful to small or rural circulating libraries, including public libraries, school libraries, and specialty libraries that may have a small staff responsible for all aspects of library service, tips on things like promoting an eBook collection are pertinent to enhancing any collection.
Author : Leslie Edmonds Holt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Library Budgeting and Finance written by Leslie Edmonds Holt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, informative, and well-indexed, this book helps readers get the "big picture" as well as the considerable number of details involved in managing the finances for a library. For all libraries, money is critical to decision-making about technology, staffing, and collections. As a result, informed budgeting is critically important for any library to succeed. This book explains library finance in a practical, engaging way, using examples of real situations in different types of libraries to teach key points. Written by authors with years of experience in budgeting and financial planning within a variety of library settings and in teaching library management or fundraising at the university level, Crash Course in Library Budgeting and Finance makes it painless to learn how to properly manage money in any library environment. The book addresses the entire process of financial planning, from a general, conceptual overview of library budgeting to the details of generating and spending income, and describes best practices for implementing financial controls. Subjects covered include building construction and capital projects, fund raising, capital campaigns, moving to fee-based services, extending and developing earned income, financial best practices, and assessment and evaluation. The authors also make recommendations regarding when and how to share relevant financial information throughout the organization and with constituents throughout the book.
Author : Brenda Hough
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440850682
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Time Management for Library Staff written by Brenda Hough and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers time management tools, tips, and techniques for busy librarians, so they can better serve their communities and feel greater satisfaction with work and life. Being short on resources is now "the new normal" for libraries—and having too little money and too few staff members always brings library staff to the same predicament: not enough time. While it is not possible to create more time, by making use of the right time management tools and techniques, it IS possible to make huge improvements in your productivity—and as side benefits, a decrease in job stress and frustration and a greater sense of work satisfaction. This book shows how to apply powerful time management strategies so you can get more done, deliver the best service possible to your patrons, and enjoy being in an environment that fosters greater creativity and workplace satisfaction. Topics include time tracking, task management, identifying goals and priorities, beating the obstacles of procrastination and perfectionism as well as distractions and interruptions, and staying on top of time management when collaborating. Quotes and stories from individuals who work in libraries illustrate key points and concepts throughout the book. The final chapter explains how to set a personal plan for time management—using the awareness of your own patterns, obstacles, and goals, and the experience you have gained with various time management techniques and tools—to create your own unique time management strategy and make time management an ongoing, long-term priority.
Author : Stephen A. Matthews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789798216060
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Strategic Planning written by Stephen A. Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carmen Cowick
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440860521
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Disaster Preparedness written by Carmen Cowick and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every library needs to have a disaster management plan in place before disaster strikes. This short but thorough manual makes preparing for disaster less intimidating. All library staff, from library volunteers to library directors and branch managers, have a role to play in preparing for and recovering from disaster. Written by an expert in preservation services, Crash Course in Disaster Preparedness contains all of the information library professionals need to prepare for an emergency, should one arise. Carmen Cowick identifies common terminology; teaches readers how to conduct risk assessment, how to write a disaster plan, and how to design emergency procedures; and introduces readers to the basic principles of salvaging. Throughout, Cowick shows readers how to prioritize library collections during a fire, flood, power outage, and other natural and human-caused disasters so as to maximize preservation of library materials.
Author : Chris Whittle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781594482199
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (821 download)
Download or read book Crash Course written by Chris Whittle and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The visionary founder of Edison Schools and Channel One shares the hard lessons of life on the front lines of education and charts the breathtaking new direction for safeguarding the future of America's children.
Author : Francisca Goldsmith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440844828
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Contemporary Reference written by Francisca Goldsmith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh, detailed, and thoughtful examination of reference services in the context of evolving community information needs and habits, a changing technological landscape, and new search strategies. Professional practices in the field of library reference services have changed dramatically in the past decade in response to shrinking print reference collections and evolving technology, search strategies, and user needs and interests. This new guide explains all the basics of reference services, covering resource types and awareness of their appropriate uses, collection development and maintenance techniques that support reference service work, the latest online searching techniques, and best practices for service interactions through various platforms, including email, chat, text, phone, and face to face. Additionally, it addresses reference service ethics; communication and conducting reference interviews; important policies related to reference service development, provision, and maintenance; alternative reference service delivery points now in use; and professional service provider networking. Both experienced reference librarians and those new to reference service will benefit from in-depth coverage of recent changes in online reference resources and print-based resources, guidelines for authoritative evaluation of web-based resources, explanations of online catalog searching skills, and tips for reference web page construction. The book also contains an expanded section on making digitized collections accessible and relevant; information on the growing need of members of the general population for help with various federal government access programs ranging from Veterans Affairs and Social Security to health care access, income tax regulation fulfillment, and immigrant documentation; and explanations of copyright in the digital sphere of resource use and transfer.
Author : Sarah Flowers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440851719
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Young Adult Services written by Sarah Flowers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to improve teen services in public libraries by better understanding teen development and having positive interactions with teens to provide appropriate and interesting collections and services. A library can be a tremendous resource for teens—one that helps them to learn about themselves and the world they live in. But teenagers are intrinsically different from children and from adults, and these critical developmental differences affect the ways they interact with others, both in the world at large and in the library. Serving teens effectively in the library requires a basic understanding of who teens are and the developmental tasks they face—factors that affect all aspects of library service, from the specific programs and services we offer to the ways that staff provide assistance to the teen who is seeking help at a library service desk. This book enables library workers to better understand adolescent development, which allows them to provide a positive library experience for teens. Readers will learn how to supply excellent library services with and for teens, including in the areas of collection development, readers' advisory, reference and homework help, programming, and advocacy. The book identifies the best ways to have positive interactions with teens in the library based on their mental development and details best practices for teen services. The concluding section discusses advocating for teens, with emphasis on their right to privacy and equal access to materials and services.
Author : Karen Starr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 153810640X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Public Library Administration Transformed written by Karen Starr and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Stephen A. Matthews
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Strategic Planning written by Stephen A. Matthews and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For practitioners, this text provides an easy-to-understand approach to strategic planning and execution. The general recipe for achieving an intended outcome is equal parts of the following: clear vision and mission, a practical strategic plan, daily activities linked to the mission, and unified commitment to the plan. However, orchestrating the details of these necessary components is somewhat more complicated. Crash Course in Strategic Planning uses a process approach to the creation of a strategic plan, providing practitioners with no-nonsense instruction on planning. The volume is arranged to lead the reader through the stages of planning, from the beginning development stages through the execution of the plan to completing the plan and attaining the objective. A variety of recommended planning techniques are supplied for groups to use to accomplish their planning goals, and the final chapter emphasizes the importance of overall organizational commitment to execution of the plan.
Author : Odin L. Jurkowski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442276452
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Technology and the School Library written by Odin L. Jurkowski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is an integral and crucial component of every school librarian’s work every day. Technology and the School Library is a comprehensive overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments, describing how school librarians interact with these technologies. This thoroughly revised and updated third edition addresses the continuously changing nature of technology, including new information on 1:1 initiatives, Chromebooks, mobile devices, and current trends in technology integration throughout schools. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, varieties of educational software, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a web presence. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration—everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general.
Author : P. J. Louis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780071386203
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Telecom Management Crash Course written by P. J. Louis and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows service providers how to efficiently manage their technology advantages and back-end operations to survive in this challenging economic climate.
Author : Francisca Goldsmith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440836892
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Crash Course in Weeding Library Collections written by Francisca Goldsmith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weeding is a perennial challenge for librarians. This book will help you rise to the task by offering you basic instructions, including information on new formats and digital collections. Weeding is often difficult—who can easily decide to discard books and other materials that someone may someday want to borrow? But weeding is essential to keeping your collection healthy and relevant. Perfect for all types of libraries and for both paraprofessionals and librarians unfamiliar with modern weeding methods, this practical guide offers clear guidance that can help you cope with the sometimes-paralytic fear and distaste that can accompany a must-do task. Each of the book's chapters treats a specific concern—for example, weeding electronic collections. Practical matters related to collection maintenance through material and online resource weeding are addressed, as are policy and procedure documentation and communication planning and best practices. You'll read about weeding ethics, using vendor-provided weeding tools, and floating collections. The book also shares advice on training volunteers as weeding assistants and on communicating with library stakeholders about collection maintenance. By showing you how to make weeding a normal part of your library's routine, this book will help you provide your community with a healthier, better circulating, and more valuable collection.
