The PLA reader for public library directors and managers
By: edited by Kathleen M. Hughes for the Public Library Association.
Contributors: Hughes, Kathleen M.; Public Library Association.
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781555706845
Subjects: Public libraries -- United States -- Administration
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Public library standards and PLA planning models / by Greta Southard; title: Characteristics and trends of public libraries in public library data service / by Miyung Joon and Lauren Teffeau; title: The fragile future of public libraries / by Michael Sullivan; title: Forming and funding public library foundations / by Benjamin Goldberg; title: Advocacy basics / by Metropolitan Group with PLA @ Your Library Taskforce; title: Advocate for more : focus on legislative funding / by Stephanie Gerding; title: A+ partners in education : linking libraries to education for a flourishing future / by Valerie Gross; title: Staffing public libraries : are there models or best practices? / by Jeanne Goodrich; title: Leadership and generosity / by Daniel L. Walters; title: Retaining and motivating high-performing employees / by Paula M. Singer and Jeanne Goodrich; title: High-impact retention / by Jeanne Goodrich and Paula M. Singer; title: Great expectations : an interview with Jim Collins / by Lisa Richter; title: Branch management : an analysis of Minneapolis-St. Paul area public libraries / by Chad Lubbers; title: Getting your money's worth : how to hire the right consultants / by Paula M. Singer and Sandra Nelson; title: The library balanced scorecard / by Joe Matthews; title: Library communication / by Sandra Nelson; title: Identifying options for groups / by Sandra Nelson; title: Reaching agreement with groups / by Sandra Nelson; title: Presenting data / by Sandra Nelson; title: Assessing your library's physical message / by Cheryl Bryan; title: The importance of intellectual freedom training / by Catherine Lord; title: Intellectual freedom in belief and practice / by Michael Harkovitch, Amanda Hirst, and Jenifer Loomis; title: Barefoot in Columbus : the legacy of Kreimer and the legality of public library access policies concerning appearance and hygiene / by James Kelly; title: Reference services in a flat world / by Susan Hildreth; title: What is virtual reference anyway? / by Richard W. Boss; title: Ethical responsibilities and legal implications of providing health information / by Barbara Palmer Casini and Andrea Kenyon; title: The realities of today's reference desk / by Sally Decker Smith and Roberta Johnson; title: Virtually seamless : exploring the role of virtual public librarians / by Janet Clapp and Angela Pfeil; title: Library service planning with GIS and census data / by Denice Adkins and Denyse K. Sturges; title: eContent / by Richard W. Boss; title: Blogs and wikis / by Richard W. Boss; title: RFID technology for libraries / by Richard W. Boss.