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vanDuinkerken, Wyoma; Mosley, Pixey Anne – ALA Editions, 2011
Change is inevitable and essential to any functioning institution. But change can be stressful, especially when it upsets established routines and patterns. Library managers need to be able to lead staff through episodes of change while remaining empathetic, and this book shows them how to: (1) Engage library staff in the process and encourage…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Library Administration, Affective Behavior, Motivation Techniques
Mayo, Diane; Nelson, Sandra – 1999
A technology plan provides a blueprint against which to measure new technologies and applications, assess future needs, and allocate resources to balance technology with the needs of users and staff. This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for librarians preparing a technology plan. The book is divided into five planning steps, each of…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Equipment
Donham, Jean – 1998
This guide demonstrates strategic ways of developing and implementing successful library media programs and offers step- by-step strategies for achieving a balance between leadership and collaboration. The book is divided into two parts. Part I: "The Environment" addresses the components of the school environment--the students, curriculum and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership, Library Administration
Bolt, Nancy M.; Stephan, Sandra S. – 1998
Planning for the Multitype Library Cooperative (MLC) is critical if it is to best assist the library community. Multitype Library Cooperatives are unique organizations in the library community that serve as the "libraries" library, providing various special services. This book is a companion volume and handbook to "Strategic Planning for Library…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Evaluation, Guidelines, Information Services
Flowers, Helen F. – 1998
This informative how-to guide explains public relations strategies and the audiences they target, with tips for customizing these tactics for particular libraries. Helpful techniques are recommended for promoting the use of library media services by students, faculty, building administrators, and school support staff. Readers will also learn how…
Descriptors: Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Planning
St. Clair, Guy – 1997
Information services managers have a responsibility to provide the best information delivery possible. The basic principles of total quality management can be used by information professionals to help justify library funding through the creation of an environment where customer-patron satisfaction is paramount. This book reveals how to apply the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Benchmarking, Improvement Programs, Information Services
Epler, Doris M. – 1989
Arguing that online searching will fill the research needs of many students while helping to reinforce valuable information retrieval skills that will support students in their pursuit of life-long learning, this guide is designed to assist school librarians with integrating online searching into the school library media curriculum. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Budgeting, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education