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Cost Finding: Why It Is Important.
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Mielke, Linda – Public Libraries, 1990
Discusses the importance of cost finding for public libraries and the relationship of cost finding to output measures. A cost finding study conducted on the cost of gift books is described; several worksheets from the study are included. Suggestions are offered for beginning a cost-finding project. (three references) (MES)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Costs, Library Administration, Measurement Techniques
The Library Trustee as a Library Activist.
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Kreamer, Jean T. – Public Libraries, 1990
Addresses the responsibilities of public library trustees and recommends increasing their effectiveness through involvement in statewide library issues and local lobbying efforts. The discussion also covers length of term and absenteeism, ethics, and awards or citations for exemplary trustees. (Six references) (MES)
Descriptors: Activism, Administrator Responsibility, Ethics, Library Administration
Planning for Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Pack, Nancy C.; Foos, Donald D. – Public Libraries, 1992
Provides background on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and presents guidelines for library compliance, including read the legislation; designate an employee as ADA coordinator; evaluate current policies, services, and facilities; implement changes; provide training for library staff and related groups; and solicit feedback from disabled…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Library Administration