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Peer reviewedLynch, Mary Jo – Public Libraries, 1990
Presents data on 1989 salaries of public library directors in cities for 10 population groups (from those serving populations of over 1,000,000 to under 2,500). Taken from the "Municipal Year Book 1990," the data are classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. (MES)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedRobinson, Charles W. – Public Libraries, 1989
Discusses the value of statistics in public library administration and recent efforts by the federal government and the Public Library Association (PLA) to gather public library statistics. PLA's Public Library Data Service (PLDS) Statistical Report '88 and planned online availability are described. An inset shows data on salaries for beginning…
Descriptors: Databases, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Associations
Peer reviewedFout, Deborah J. – Public Libraries, 1999
A first-time project manager on a $4 million library addition and renovation project by the Homewood (Alabama) Public Library shares her experiences. Sidebars provide tips for new library project managers; description of construction administration documents; effective phrases to use with the contractor; and the top 10 lies told to a library…
Descriptors: Buildings, Guidelines, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedNaylor, Richard J. – Public Libraries, 2000
Describes characteristics of core competencies. Examines the competencies a librarian should possess. Discusses types of competence and reviews advantages of developing and improving core competencies. Looks at core competencies in terms of the major service areas of public libraries. Presents several steps for building core competencies.…
Descriptors: Competence, Human Resources, Librarians, Library Administration
