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Public Library Administration Transformed
Developing the Organization and Empowering Users
Public Library Administration Transformed
Developing the Organization and Empowering Users
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Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner
Chapters cover:
administrative functions of the librarypublic financeadministrative lawlibrary governancehuman resourcesleadershipstrategic planningprogram management and evaluationmarketing and public relationsintergovernmental relationscooperative government
The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents.
Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2. Administrative Functions of the Library
Chapter 3. Public Finance
Chapter 4. Administrative Law
Chapter 5. Library Governance
Chapter 6. Human Resources
Chapter 7. Facilitative Leadership
Chapter 8. Strategic planning
Chapter 9. Program and Project Management and Evaluation
Chapter 10. Marketing and Public Relations
Chapter 11. Networks and Partnerships
Chapter 12. Innovative Services and Community Partnership Profiles
Product details
| Published | Sep 18 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 290 |
| ISBN | 9781538106396 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Illustrations | 4 b/w photos; 35 textboxes |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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