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Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Museums. Recreation centers. Nature centers. The places around us are made up of incredible resources that aren't the library-- and that libraries shouldn't have to duplicate. But some of those resources are poorly shared; they have costs, or have barriers due to economic, social, or cultural inequality. Davis explores ways that libraries can help their communities use those collections by acting as an effective interface for the public-- without...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Progress for the sake of progress is all too often a drain on precious time and resources. The communities and users that libraries serve are always changing; true innovation helps libraries adapt to meet their needs and aspirations both now and in the future. This collection offers snapshots of innovation in action at a range of libraries, showcasing ideas and initiatives that will inspire librarians at their own institutions. Among the topics covered...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"When it comes to delivering the quality, personalized service your patrons expect, the staff is the most important resource in the library. It only follows then, that by empowering staff, breaking and fixing rules, cultivating creativity, and focusing on results, your library can meet and exceed patron expectations. To help you accomplish that and more, this book presents the "yes" model for customer service and explains how to use the model to build...
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Series
VOYA guides volume no. 2
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English
Description
"This second edition explores the landscape of TAGs, covering funding, bylaws, program planning, and community involvement. Profiles of successful teen groups tell each group's story along with pertinent teen feedback. Sample forms, as well as evaluation advice, can be borrowed or adapted"--
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The term "tactical urbanism" is a new phrase for a type of action that has existed for centuries: actions designed to improve a city or neighborhood with minimal oversight, budget, or delay. It's usually local, immediate, and accomplished without a lot of training or resources. Munro shows that, although libraries have reputations as traditional and bureaucratic, they are also communal systems which can utilize the grassroots, humanist values of tactical...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This book brings together recent theory, research and case studies from practice environments across the broad field of librarianship to illustrate how librarians can incorporate the principles of evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) into their work. EBLIP is an approach to professional decision making; however, this book emphasizes an overall approach to practice that is about being evidence based, which is not limited only to...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Film programming can seem more complicated than other kinds of programming libraries offer. Irons, development librarian for the Film and Music Collection at the Pierce County Library System in Washington State, provides inspiration on aspects such as licensing, marketing, equipment, film advisory, and film displays.
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