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Instead of using expensive off-the-shelf surveys or relying on a poorly worded survey, read Making Surveys Work for Your Library and design your own that collect actionable data.

Library listservs and websites are littered with examples of surveys that are too long, freighted with complex language, and generally poorly designed.

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When teens volunteer at the library, they gain new skills, make connections, and build their resumes, while libraries benefit from a new generation of advocates.

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Focusing on the management of serials in libraries and the role of serials in scholarly communications, this book combines descriptive and prescriptive approaches to illuminate major serials management issues.

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This book presents strategies for collecting and managing both traditional and non-traditional theses and terminal projects. It provides readers with illustrated project workflows, real-world case studies, project starters for non-traditional theses, tips and advice on authors rights, and helpful resources for further study and assistance.

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The range of patron needs and changing data makes managing business collections a complex responsibility. This guide provides information to assist librarians, with chapters covering issues such as planning, facilities management and the provision of access.

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Written by the director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University who holds both law and library science degrees, this is complete, authoritative guide is a must-purchase for every institution of higher education seeking to comply with the copyright law and thus avoid potential liability exposure.

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Written by the director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University who holds both law and library science degrees, this is complete, authoritative guide is a must-purchase for every institution of higher education seeking to comply with the copyright law and thus avoid potential liability exposure.

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Proceeds through every possible aspect of the relationships and work involved for successful cooperation among libraries and information technology services. Topics include staffing and reporting lines, inter-organizational relationships and proceed through training, daily, and periodic operations to research and new technologies.

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This volume is intended to aid both those organizations considering the establishment of an institutional archives and those practicing archivists needing materials to assist them in evaluating their programs and planning for their development.

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This guide will help library managers understand the underpinnings of technology and how to powerfully manage tech to serve patrons and staff alike. Youll find easy-to-follow exercises and tools that have been tested in real-world situations. Step-by-step instructions for crucial processes including technology planning are included.

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This guide will help library managers understand the underpinnings of technology and how to powerfully manage tech to serve patrons and staff alike. Youll find easy-to-follow exercises and tools that have been tested in real-world situations. Step-by-step instructions for crucial processes including technology planning are included.

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Managing Local Government Archives describes and prescribes the essential elements and best practices of a local government archives program. It is intended to be both a text for classroom instruction and a self-help tool for both professional and paraprofessional archivists...

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Managing People and Projects in Museums is a practical guide about the intersection of projects and individuals in the museum workplace. Chapters contain the experiences of the author and other museum professionals and literature from the field. Case studies and an Appendix with templates, tools, and hypothetical class exercises are included.

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Managing People and Projects in Museums is a practical guide about the intersection of projects and individuals in the museum workplace. Chapters contain the experiences of the author and other museum professionals and literature from the field. Case studies and an Appendix with templates, tools, and hypothetical class exercises are included.

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This study comprises a series of discourses on the fundamentals of archives and records management that need to be understood before any organization attempts to define and set any policy affecting records and information.

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Managing Reference Today: New Models and Practices - highlights newly developed service models used by libraries and ways to handle changing reference collections. - describes new ways to provide reference services and ideas of how to select and manage reference collectio...

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Managing Reference Today: New Models and Practices

- highlights newly developed service models used by libraries and ways to handle changing reference collections.
- describes new ways to provide reference services and ideas of how to select and manage reference collections.
- identifies the best practices for meeting the needs of library users.

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This book helps directors of small college libraries to plan, staff, and organize their facilities and make the right decisions to effectively contribute to their college's mission.