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Wolfe, Lisa A. – 1997
This book provides an introduction to basic communications concepts, a step-by-step process for developing and implementing a library public relations/communications plan, and descriptions of effective library communications tools and strategies. Detailed examples of the application of solid communications planning in school, public, academic, and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Communications, Community Involvement, Institutional Advancement
Lare, Gary A. – 1997
This book addresses two areas of need in a curriculum materials center--where to find curriculum materials for acquisition and how to organize these materials for efficient and effective access once they are acquired. The book is arranged in two parts: "Acquiring and Organizing the Collection" and "Resources." The book brings together many…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Corporations, Decision Making
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, Chicago, IL. – 1999
This guide is designed to assist all libraries, including school, public, academic, and specialized libraries such as prison and institutional libraries, to better serve the needs of people of all ages who are mentally retarded. An overview provides a definition of mental retardation, places services for people with mental retardation in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Download full textSmith, Linda C., Ed. – 1983
The 10 papers included in this volume consider how professional roles and responsibilities have been and are being affected by technological change and what competencies are important in filling these roles. In addition, approaches to training and education to develop competencies--which are defined as knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes--are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computers
Cubberley, Carol W. – 1996
This book focuses on guiding librarians at institutions of higher education on being proactive in securing tenure and promotion in their professional employment. The book has nine chapters. Chapter 1 gives advice on what to include in an application for a tenure-track position and what activities representing individual growth and development…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), Audiovisual Aids, Career Development
Turner, Anne M. – 1997
In order to meet today's financial challenges, libraries must be ready, willing, and able to enter the arena of politics and compete for scarce public funding. This book offers librarians, library workers, trustees, and friends' organizations practical advice, case studies, and step-by-step guidance for evaluating the existing local political…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Case Studies, Community Action, Fund Raising
