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Since running a small library—public, academic, school, or special—often means making do with little or no staff, this challenging task calls for its own set of skills and expertise. That's where Moorman's how-to manual comes in, offering guidance on every essential aspect of what it takes to run a small library. Fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on digital library services, the second edition covers such day-to-day issues as
- Budgeting, from planning to advocacy
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Maintaining facilities
- Acquisition, cataloging, and collection development and management on a shoestring
- Circulation
- Programming, outreach, and community partnerships
- Library technology, from computers and networks to automation systems and beyond
Also featured is an updated resource section listing furniture, automation, book, and periodical vendors; electronic discussion and support groups; professional organizations; and resources for more information. This book is a must-have for any solo librarian or library manager with a small staff.
Preface
Part I: Introducing the Small Library
1 College Libraries, by Cy Dillon
2 Community College Libraries, by Rodney Lippard
3 Special Libraries, by Richard E. Wallace, revised by Elizabeth Terry Long
4 Public Libraries, by John A. Moorman
5 School Libraries, by Linda Williams
Part II: Administration in the Small Library
6 Budgeting, by John A. Moorman
7 Policies and Procedures, by John A. Moorman
8 Staffing, by John A. Moorman
9 Planning, by Nelson Worley, revised by John A. Moorman
10 Buildings, by Frederick A. Schlipf
11 Governing Boards and Governmental Relations, by John A. Moorman
12 Friends Groups and Foundations, by John A. Moorman
13 Community Partnership Development, by Janet L. Crowther and Barry Trott
14 Development, by Patty Purish O'Neill
Part III: Public Services in the Small Library
15 Adult Services, by Alicia Willson-Metzger
16 Youth and Young Adult Services, by Noreen Bernstein and Jessica McMurray
17 Digital Services, by Barry Trott
Part IV: Collection Development in the Small Library
18 Selection, by Barbara Riebe
19 Ordering, by Laura Morales
20 Cataloging, by Laura Morales
21 Circulation, by John A. Moorman
22 Weeding, by Barbara Riebe
Part V: Computers and Automation
23 Personal Computers and In-House Networks, by Karen C. Knox
24 Integrated Library Systems, by Karen C. Knox
Running a Small Library Sourcebook
Source A: List of State Library Agencies
Source B: List of Book and Periodical Vendors
Source C: List of Library Furniture and Supply Vendors
Source D: List of Automation Vendors
Source E: Professional Organizations
Source F: Professional Statements
About the Editor and Contributors
Index
"While intended for libraries with small staffs, it encourages all to think big."
— Leadership & Management Division (LMD) blog
"It would be most helpful to new administrators who come to the job with very little training or experience. It will also be useful to librarians taking on new duties in unfamiliar segments of library work. Recommended."
— ARBA
"If you liked the first edition, you will like the second … A helpful book for libraries that do not have professional staff."
— Technicalities