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Howard, Jody K. – School Library Monthly, 2011
Selecting materials for school libraries has always been a challenging task, but it has become much more complicated in the 21st Century. A school librarian at a junior high in the late 1990s could allot a certain portion of her budget for reference books, the general circulating collection, a few audiovisual materials, and newspapers and…
Descriptors: Selection Tools, School Libraries, Librarians, Library Materials
Cottrell, Terry – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2011
Reactionary stances against pending budget cuts should be considered to be less favorable positioning for library leaders versus more proactive and anticipatory strategies. By changing the attitudinal and service posturing of library staff and services, libraries can show themselves as a more essential function to their colleges. Budget cuts…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Academic Libraries, Fear, Library Services
London, Charles – Library Journal, 2010
There is a surging need for library services, placing high demands on staff time just as staff time and resources are shrinking. The increased demand coupled with decreased resources puts stress on those on the front lines and on administrators, many of whom are themselves suffering the same financial anxieties as their patrons. Nationwide, public…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Job Layoff, Budgets
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2010
America is facing what many have called the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, with one in ten Americans unemployed. It's no surprise, then, that the 2010 book-buying survey of public libraries is on the dark side. Representing some 100 institutions nationwide distributed equitably by size, type, and location, "LJ"'s annual survey…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Materials, Budgets, Books
Fullner, Sheryl Kindle – Linworth, 2010
An organized collection of budget saving methods, materials, and strategies, these tips are all tried-and-true examples of ways to stretch the media specialist's budget and time, and change even the drabbest library into an inviting oasis of learning. Makeovers are mesmerizing. Whether it is the 400-pound man who turns into a hunk or a hovel that…
Descriptors: Media Specialists, Critical Thinking, Lighting, Budgeting
Henderson, Everett; Lonergan, James – Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2011
For over a half a century, State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) have played a key role in the development and delivery of library services in the United States. While the organization and responsibilities of these agencies vary from state to state, they have two things in common: state-level planning for library services and…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Library Services, Shared Resources and Services, Federal Legislation
Fontichiaro, Kristin – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2008
It is not unusual for library media specialists to experience having their staff cut. The author has experienced this scenario twice. Each time, she and her colleagues redefined and restructured their library media centers to maximize teaching and learning. In this article, the author discusses some of the things she has learned about coping with…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Media Specialists, Library Administration, Librarians
Kuzyk, Raya – Library Journal, 2008
Why choose librarianship as a career? Seventeen percent of public librarians responding to this question in LJ's Job Satisfaction Survey began their answers with the words "I love...." And not for nothing: 70% reported being either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their jobs vs. the 31% who said they were "somewhat satisfied" or "not satisfied…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Public Libraries, Librarians, Career Choice
Albanese, Andrew Richard – Library Journal, 2008
How librarians came to their careers is as varied as the people themselves, but despite some often highly publicized challenges for college and university librarians in the digital age, academic librarianship is good work, according to the "Library Journal's" Job Satisfaction Survey. This article presents the results of this survey. The…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Librarians, Academic Libraries, Attitude Measures
Latham, John, Comp. – Special Libraries Association (NJ1), 2008
The Special Libraries' Association (SLA) has conducted salary surveys since 1967, triennially from 1967 to 1990, biennially from 1990 to 1996 and annually from 1997 forward. The objectives of the annual Salary Survey are to: (1) Collect and analyze systematic, accurate information about the salaries of special librarians and information…
Descriptors: Special Libraries, Librarians, Salaries, Occupational Surveys
Cahoy, Ellysa Stern; Williamson, Susan G. – School Library Media Research, 2008
In 2005, the American Association of School Librarians' Independent Schools Section conducted a national survey of independent school libraries. This article analyzes the results of the survey, reporting specialized data and information regarding independent school library budgets, collections, services, facilities, and staffing. Additionally, the…
Descriptors: Private Schools, School Libraries, Library Administration, Budgets
Latham, John, Comp. – Special Libraries Association (NJ1), 2007
The Special Libraries' Association (SLA) has conducted salary surveys since 1967, triennially from 1967 to 1990, biennially from 1990 to 1996 and annually from 1997 forward. The objectives of the annual Salary Survey are to: (1) Collect and analyze systematic, accurate information about the salaries of special librarians and information…
Descriptors: Special Libraries, Librarians, Salaries, Occupational Surveys

Fasana, Paul J. – Library Trends, 1973
Systems analysis can and should be used in any situation where there is a need to measure performance and a reasonable possibility of being able to develop more efficient routines. Increasingly, systems analysis is being used by librarians in other areas of library activity, such as budgeting and management. (29 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Budgets, Cost Effectiveness, Librarians, Libraries
Crookston, Mary Evalyn – US Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1941
The U.S. Office of Education undertook this study at the request of State supervisors of school libraries for data to aid school administrators and librarians in determining the cost of operating libraries. The findings of this exploratory study have been gathered from a limited sampling of a group of selected high-school libraries. It is hoped…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Unit Costs, High Schools, Library Administration

Mersky, Roy M. – Journal of Legal Education, 1978
Addressed in this speech are aspects of law library budgets--how to determine need, how to obtain funding, and how to best utilize funds made available. The qualities and duties of a good law librarian are also examined. (LBH)
Descriptors: Budgets, College Libraries, Financial Needs, Higher Education
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