Small and Medium Size Libraries

Small Libraries

Name: Small Libraries
Author: Sally Gardner Reed
ISBN: 9780786412389

by Sally Gardner Reed

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Overview

Small public libraries strive to make available the same basic services as larger libraries—but often with little political clout, and with low budgets and sparse staff who are largely volunteers. This book is written for the directors of these honest-to-goodness small libraries, providing both a philosophical as well as a common sense basis for decision making. Getting respect from the local government, personnel management and staff development, collection development, library service and promotion; and facility enhancement, maintenance and development—these are some of the chapters. Also addressed are such issues as the problem employee, the necessity of becoming comfortable in the political arena; and the how, if, and when to make the “automation” decision. Appendices provide sample documents for a library’s Statement of Purpose, worksheets for job descriptions and personnel policies, a volunteer application form, ALA documents (Library Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics), a list of discount book dealers, and a sample meeting room policy.

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This second edition of a resource for directors of small libraries provides current information on automation and technology and on advocacy to help small public libraries make available the same basic services as larger libraries. Philosophical perspectives are discussed, and common sense suggestions for decision making are presented. Appendices provide sample documents for library Friends groups, worksheets for job descriptions and personnel policies, a volunteer application form, and samples of library policies. Reed is executive director of Friends of Libraries USA. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)