By Alice Graves

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part 1: Administration

Chapter [...] to Lead and Manage the Library
Diana Weaver
Chapter 2. How to Develop Effective Staff
Jezmynne Dene
Chapter [...] to Effectively Manage Work and Time
Elizabeth Martin and Lynn Sheehan
Chapter 4. How to Successfully Plan Your Work Flow
Deirdre D. Spencer
Chapter [...] to Network and Build Partnerships
Robin Shader
Chapter 6. How to Create Functional, Flexible and
Forgiving Library Spaces
Paul Glassman
Chapter [...] to Rejuvenate a Neglected Library
Jeff Guerrier

Part 2: Finance and Budgeting

Chapter [...] to Devise a Fund Raising Plan
James Anthony Schnur
Chapter 9. How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal
Sheila A. Cork

Part 3: Cataloging and Managing the Collection

Chapter [...] to Acquire Library Materials on A Tight Budget
Miguel Figueroa-Pagán
Chapter [...] to Evaluate, Build and Maintain a Special Collection
Erica Shott
Chapter [...] to Manage Electronic Resources
Ashley Krenelka Chase
Chapter [...] to Choose the Right ILS for Your Library
Joy M. Banks
Chapter [...] to Excel at Collection Development
Wanda Headley
Chapter 15. How to Choose the Right Cataloging Tools
Beth Dwoskin
Chapter [...] to Master the Art of Cataloging
Arwen Spinosa
Chapter [...] to Train Your Staff to Catalog
Charles Ed Hill
Chapter 18. How to Utilize Interlibrary Loan
Corinne Nyquist
Chapter 19. How to Weed Library Materials
Sherill L. Harriger

Part 4: Marketing and Outreach

Chapter [...] to Build an Army of Library Advocates
Lee Ann R. Benkert
Chapter 21. How to Grow a Library with Databases and Subscription Journals
Robin Henshaw and Valerie Enriquez
Chapter [...] to Provide Quality Service to Internal and External Patrons
Joyce Abbott
Chapter [...] to Build and Leverage Key Relationships in Your Organzation
Lana Brand and Raleigh McGarity
Chapter [...] to Advocate for the Small Library Within the Organization
Lindsay Harmon
Chapter [...] to Provide Quality Reference Service
Mara H. Sansolo

Part 5: Using Technology

Chapter [...] to Conduct Virtual Reference: Creating and
Using Knowledge Products
Amelia Costigan
Chapter 27. How to Manage Technology
Zach English
Chapter [...] to Create an Effective Library Website
Jill Goldstein

Index

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