Author : Lisa K. Hussey
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 12,55 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838918638
In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, with its structured, practical knowledge this impressive volume will also benefit experienced managers.
Author : Kaushal Kishor Chaudhary
Publisher :
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 2020-01-31
Category :
ISBN :
Library management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of library, its original concept that lacked systematic procedure and scientific application has undergone a remarkable change. In this circumstance, we need such a book as it may meet the new requirements of the students and the professionals of Library Science. After having gone through several books on Library Science and made a deep study, it cropped me up high that I must write a book on library management to fulfill the above requirements. Also, some college students of Library Science have been asking me to write on the subject for a long. Though, lots of books are available on the subject, yet there is not such a single book as it may contain all issues relating to the library management. In this situation, it becomes very difficult for the students to read so many books on one subject. Hence, I decided to write such a book as it may contain all important issues in brief to facilitate the students and other readers. A Practical Guide to Library Management is intended to serve the important need of the present day learners and professionals of library management. An attempt has been made in this book to give in brief the learning on almost all issues of good library management. In a nutshell, the book has been made broad-based in order to serve the needs of a wider section of students. It is not only hoped but is my firm belief that it would be helpful to improve the achievement level of students of Library and Information Science.I am grateful to Prof. Mahendra Pratap Singh, Head of the Department, Library and Information Science, BRA Central University, Lucknow for his valuable suggestions and academic support on the writing of this book. I am indebted to Prof. Hirak Kanti Chakravarti, Head of the Department, Library and Information Science, S N S University, Varanasi for his encouragement, motivation and assistance with high level learning material on the subject. I am highly grateful to Shri Deepak Kumar, an Income Tax Officer, a research scholar and litterateur for going through the entire manuscript and doing overall editing work of the book.I have taken utmost care while publishing this book. However, to err is human. Inadvertent errors, if any, may please be brought to my notice. Comments and suggestions are most welcome. -Ram Nivas Kumar, the AuthorCONTENTS1. Meaning of Library2. Public Library System in India3. Prominent Libraries in India4. Prominent Libraries in the World5. Role of Library6. Academic Library: Objectives and Functions7. College and University Library8. National Library9. Public Library: Importance and Functions10. Library Profession11. Five Laws of Library Science12. Position and Functions of Librarian13. Library Professionals Association14. Ethics of American Library Association15. Financial Sources of Library16. Library Legislation in India17. Library Legislation: Necessity and Importance18. Delivery of Books Act19. Copyright Laws20. Library Rules21. Reprography22. Essentials of Library Science23. Library Display24. Principles of Library Management25. Library Cooperation26. Library Public Relations27. Library Extension Services28. Functions of Acquisition Section29. Accession Register30. Library Book Number31. International Standard Book Number32. Cataloguing33. Importance of Library Catalogue34. Book Circulation35. Reference Section36. Periodical Section37. Book Maintenance Section38. Repair and Binding of Books39. Stock Rectification40. Stock Verification References
Author : Bridgit McCafferty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 24,21 MB
Release : 2021-05-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 153814462X
Most professional librarians, even recent graduates, manage something, whether it be a project, service, department, or a whole library. This book explains the different managerial roles at libraries, looking at the levels of managers, what they do, and how they do it. The goal is to explore the unique challenges faced by different types of library managers, in order to prepare early and mid-career librarians to step into new roles, and to think about how they might progress toward upper-management in a library. The approach is practice-driven, with a particular focus on the soft skills that are needed to be successful as a manager. Library Management: A Practical Guide for Librarians features three parts: project management, middle management, and upper management. These sections cover the different kinds of challenges that face people at each level of their career, exploring how these challenges can help prepare librarians for promotion to the next level. The purpose of these sections is to show how management skills develop over the course of one’s career, and to explore how leaders changes from context to context. Though each section focuses on a particular level of authority, the lessons can be useful for and applied to all of the levels discussed. For example, the same librarian might fill different roles in different contexts. A dean might serve as a library’s executive, but also manage a university-wide project or a middle manager might step into the role of dean temporarily, or might wonder what the next level of management would require.
Author : Ram Nivas Kumar
Publisher : RAM Nivas Kumar
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,71 MB
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Education
ISBN :
Library management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of the library, its original concept that lacked systematic procedure and scientific application have undergone a remarkable change. In this circumstance, we need such a book that it may meet the new requirements of the students and the professionals of Library Science. A Practical Guide to Library Management is intended to serve the important need of the present-day learners and professionals of library management. An attempt has been made in this book to give in brief the learning on almost all issues of good library management. In a nutshell, the book has been made broad-based in order to serve the needs of a wider section of students.
Author : Margaret E. Henderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 49,25 MB
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 144226439X
Libraries organize information and data is information, so it is natural that librarians should help people who need to find, organize, use, or store data. Organizations need evidence for decision making; data provides that evidence. Inventors and creators build upon data collected by others. All around us, people need data. Librarians can help increase the relevance of their library to the research and education mission of their institution by learning more about data and how to manage it. Data Management will guide readers through: Understanding data management basics and best practices. Using the reference interview to help with data management Writing data management plans for grants. Starting and growing a data management service. Finding collaborators inside and outside the library. Collecting and using data in different disciplines.
Author : Jennifer A. Bartlett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1538144581
While librarians and information professional are experts at providing resources to users, managing their own internal working knowledge and information can be a challenge. As information environments continue to become more complex, librarians and other information professionals must build on the existing expertise and skills within their organizations to keep them relevant to the information needs of their patrons and communities. Knowledge management (KM) is an intentional set of strategies intended to capture, preserve, and use human knowledge from employees to further the goals of an organization. Knowledge Management: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help librarians recognize, organize, communicate, and leverage both the tacit and explicit knowledge already in their organizations for the benefit of themselves and their users. Topics covered include: Why knowledge management is important in libraries and information organizations The knowledge management lifecycle: capturing, organizing, storing, sharing, and updating knowledge Capturing tacit and explicit knowledge and getting staff buy-in Tools and methods for recording and developing organizational information flow Facilitating the transfer of organizational knowledge and expertise Promoting knowledge innovation and learning Knowledge Management is intended to help individual librarians and library managers in all library settings (academic, public, school, special, etc.) to think critically about their existing knowledge management environments with an eye toward improving existing procedures or implementing a KM program. This guide will provide readers with basic background information and useful, targeted exercises and examples to help them develop knowledge management programs in their own organizations.
Author : Pamela H. MacKellar
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 41,73 MB
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810891352
Librarians must know how to provide essential programs and services that make a difference for the people they serve if libraries are going to survive. It is no longer realistic for librarians to rely on the idea that “people love libraries, so they will fund them” in this economic climate. Librarians must be able to prove that their programs and services are making a difference if they want to compete for funding in their municipalities, schools, corporations, colleges, institutions and organizations. Meeting Community Needs: A Practical Guide for Librarians presents a process that librarians of all kinds can use to provide effective programs and services. This requires being in close touch with your community, whether it is a city, town, or village; college or university; public or private school; or corporation, hospital, or business. Understanding what information people need, how they access it, how they use it, how it benefits them, and how they share it is paramount. The process in this book covers community assessment, designing programs and services to meet needs, implementing and evaluating programs and services, and funding options. Providing library programs and services for your entire population - not just library users - is more important than ever. Librarians working in libraries of all types must provide programs and services that meet community needs if libraries are to stay relevant and survive in the long run. Librarians must be able to measure their success and demonstrate the library’s worth with verifiable proof if they are going to be competitive for available funds in the future. Meeting Community Needs will make you take a serious look at how well your library programs and services are meeting your community’s needs, and it will show you the way to success.
Author : Ram Nivas Kumar
Publisher : Ram Nivas Kumar
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 38,95 MB
Release :
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Library management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of library, its original concept that lacked systematic procedure and scientific application has undergone a remarkable change. In this circumstance, we need such a book as it may meet the new requirements of the students and the professionals of Library Science. Though, lots of books are available on the subject, yet there is not such a single book as it may contain all issues relating to the library management. In this situation, it becomes very difficult for the students to read so many books on one subject. Hence, I decided to write such a book as it may contain all important issues in brief to facilitate the students and other readers. This book is intended to serve the important need of the present day learners and professionals of library management. An attempt has been made in this book to give the learning on almost all issues of good library management. In a nutshell, the book has been made broad-based in order to serve the needs of a wider section of students. It would be helpful to improve the achievement level of students of Library and Information Science. CONTENTS 1. Meaning of Library 2. Public Library System in India 3. Prominent Libraries in India 4. Prominent Libraries in the World 5. Role of Library 6. Academic Library: Objectives and Functions 7. College and University Library 8. National Library 9. Public Library: Importance and Functions 10. Library Profession 11. Five Laws of Library Science 12. Position and Functions of Librarian 13. Library Professionals Association 14. Ethics of American Library Association 15. Financial Sources of Library 16. Library Legislation in India 17. Library Legislation: Necessity and Importance 18. Delivery of Books Act 19. Copyright Laws 20. Library Rules 21. Reprography 22. Essentials of Library Science 23. Library Display 24. Principles of Library Management 25. Library Cooperation 26. Library Public Relations 27. Library Extension Services 28. Functions of Acquisition Section 29. Accession Register 30. Library Book Number 31. International Standard Book Number 32. Cataloguing 33. Importance of Library Catalogue 34. Book Circulation 35. Reference Section 36. Periodical Section 37. Book Maintenance Section 38. Repair and Binding of Books 39. Stock Rectification 40. Stock Verification References
Author : Brighid M. Gonzales
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 29,15 MB
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1538130750
Systems Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers new systems librarians and interested LIS students foundational knowledge about the field of systems librarianship as well as practical information and strategies for common projects like migrating a library system and technology planning. With up-to-date information based on a survey of 200 practicing systems librarians, the current professional literature, and on-the-job experience, this practical guide covers everything a new systems librarian should know in order to succeed in this field. The first half of the book covers background information about the systems librarian position, hiring trends and job searching tips, as well as essential knowledge on library systems like the ILS, content management systems, and emerging technology. The second half of the book provides how-to information for some of the most common and often daunting projects a new systems librarian might be expected to take on, including systems migration, website redesign, technology planning, and project management. Also included are where to find useful resources and support from the library community, such as pertinent listservs, professional associations, conferences, and journals, blogs, and other professional content. Finally, the book features informational interviews with over a dozen systems librarians working in a variety of library types across the professional spectrum, offering their experienced takes and advice on libraries, technology, and the profession. While new systems librarians can often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for their first professional position, this book will serve as a useful resource for navigating the ins and outs of this dynamic and challenging field.
Author : Terry Hanson
Publisher :
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 29,54 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN :
"The book presents and describes the management and leadership challenges from a practical point of view, but has expanded in size in order to cover this vast subject area in more detail. The 38 chapters written by leading LIS professionals consist of 23 illustrative case studies and 15 concise overviews which explain the main issues and give examples of practice and implementation. Managing the Electronic Library - A Practical Guide for Information Professionals will be an invaluable guide for all library staff who have responsibility for management and leadership within an electronic library."--BOOK JACKET.
