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Written by librarians working and teaching on the front lines, this guide uses a functional, hands-on approach to lay out the basics of technical services, from acquiring new materials to making them available to library users. Perfect for those just moving into the profession, as well as library staff in need of a brush up, Fundamentals of Technical Services concisely examines: What precisely Technical Services are, with a brief history of the field;...
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Children's librarians have historically been the most militant, most missionary part of the public library movement. Sullivan discusses how children need public libraries, and how children's services drive public libraries. If public libraries are to survive for another generation, all children must be served.
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"Those at the helm of a small public library know that every little detail counts. But juggling the responsibilities that are part and parcel of the job is far from easy. Finally, here's a handbook that includes everything administrators need to keep a handle on library operations, freeing them up to streamline and improve how the organization functions. It's packed with practical advice and dozens of checklists for: Preparing budgets, writing financial...
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"Whether it's networking with vendor reps or poring over data, the continually evolving field of electronic resources management (ERM) is always throwing something new your way. Alana Verminski and Kelly Marie Blanchat were once new on the job themselves, crossing over from research instruction and the vendor side of scholarly publishing. They share what they've learned along the way in this hands-on guide. Cutting through the complexity of a role...
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The role of the library and librarians on campus has changed in the past two decades. Though still relevant to academic enterprise, the transformation of the Internet has created a new normal. Library liaisons are at the forefront with regard to the future of library services in this technological age.
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