Managing the Small College Library Contributor(s): Applegate, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591589177 ISBN-13: 9781591589174 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
Dewey: 025.197 |
LCCN: 2010019617 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 360 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The purpose of this book is to provide the director of a small college library--typically defined as a facility managed by one to seven librarians--with information on every important managerial function specific to their facilities. This content will be much more useful for these library specialists than that of management books covering generic library management or targeted towards large academic settings. Managing the Small College Library covers the key responsibilities of the small college library director: personnel, planning, budgeting, and serving key constituencies. The author draws upon her in-depth knowledge of bureaucratic, political, and human resources managerial theory to explain how librarians can advance the mission of their library. It also includes an in-depth discussion of tenure and academic status for librarians, and examines the effects of both public and religious affiliation. |