Crash Course in Public Library Administration by Wayne Disher

Crash Course in Public Library Administration by Wayne Disher

This book provides an approachable yet thorough introduction to the often complex field of public library administration. Most careers require the wisdom that only comes from experience to avoid making critical errors; public library administration positions are no exception. The best way to avoid the pitfalls of public library administration without experiencing them firsthand is to take direction from someone experienced in the field. Crash Course in Public Library Administration introduces librarians in rural or small urban areas to public administration as it applies to libraries. Regardless of whether the reader is currently a director or senior administrator, or wishing to be in such a role later, this information will help prepare them for a successful career in public library administration. The 15 chapters in this text provide basic overviews of key subjects like policies, budgeting, general planning, and facility management. Contains helpful, real-world information for practitioners, such as the difference between a city's General Fund and Capital Fund budgets, or how to use a city council agenda to your advantage

"An ideal instructional reference. . strongly recommended reading for anyone called upon to perform library administrative duties and should be a core part of academic Library Science reference collections as well." - Midwest Book Review

Wayne Disher is public library director for the city of Hemet, CA.

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ISBN 13	9781598844658
ISBN 10	1598844652
Title	Crash Course in Public Library Administration
Author	Wayne Disher
Series	Crash Course
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Libraries Unlimited
Year published	2010-09-07
Number of pages	163
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