Managing the one-person library

Managing the one-person library / Larry Cooperman.

Managing the one-person library provides a useful and needed resource for solo librarians confronted with the challenges of running a small library. The author uniquely focuses on topics encountered by solo librarians, such as IT troubleshooting and library security. Chapters on library management,...

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Main Author: Cooperman, Larry (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Chandos Publishing, [2015]
Series:Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:
Small libraries > Administration.
Library administration.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General.
Library administration
Small libraries > Administration
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • List of figures
  • About the author
  • Preface
  • 1
  • Who is a one-person, or solo, librarian? And how do they manage to do what they do?
  • Time management
  • Organizational management strategies
  • Change management strategies
  • Stress management
  • People management
  • Be available
  • Be ready to help and offer solutions
  • Take the initiative
  • Case studies
  • Amanda Tarbet, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Carol Munroe, Milwaukee, WI Public Schools: The one-person library overall management plan
  • To summarize
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 2
  • Marketing your library
  • Resources and strategies
  • Case studies
  • Amanda Tarbet, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Lisa Lin, career resource consultant, McGill University Career Planning Service, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Wendy O'Brien, Richmond Public Library, Richmond, VA
  • Carol Munroe, media specialist, Milwaukee, WI
  • To summarize
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 3
  • Professional development
  • Meetings and networking
  • Webinars and podcasts
  • Social media and networking
  • Writing
  • Teaching
  • Case studies
  • Amanda Tarbet, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Elyse Seltzer, librarian, Shore Country Day School, Beverly, MA
  • Martha Kennedy, librarian, Concord Academy, Concord, MA
  • Lisa Lin, career resource consultant, McGill University Career Planning Service, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • To summarize
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 4
  • Collection development
  • How does a solo librarian learn collection development skills?
  • What constitute good collection development skills?
  • What materials do solo librarians include in their collection development?.
  • Tips and techniques on purchasing items at a lower cost
  • Case studies
  • Lisa Lin, career resource consultant, McGill University Career Planning Service, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Wendy O'Brien, Richmond Public Library, Richmond, VA
  • Amanda Target, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Martha Kennedy, librarian, Concord Academy, Concord, MA
  • To summarize
  • Further reading
  • 5
  • IT resources, troubleshooting, internet security, and library security
  • IT resources and troubleshooting
  • Internet security
  • Library security
  • Case studies
  • Amanda Tarbet, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Information technology
  • Library security
  • Lisa Lin, career resource consultant, McGill University Career Planning Services, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Information technology
  • Library security
  • Wendy O'Brien, Richmond Public Library, Richmond, VA
  • Library security
  • Carol Munroe, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI
  • Information technology
  • Martha Kennedy, librarian, Concord Academy, Concord, MA
  • Library security
  • To summarize
  • Further reading
  • 6
  • Cataloging and serials management
  • Cataloging
  • Serials management
  • Case studies
  • Amanda Tarbet, reference librarian, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • Cataloging
  • Serials management
  • Lisa Lin, career resource consultant, McGill University Career Planning Service, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Cataloging
  • Serials management
  • To summarize
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 7
  • Staffing the one-person library
  • Staffing strategies for solo librarians
  • Assessing the need for library staff
  • Volunteers
  • Paid staff and internships
  • Training staff
  • Assessing staff
  • To summarize
  • Further reading
  • 8 -Final thoughts on solo librarianship and the future of solo librarians.
  • Useful websites
  • Index.

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