Running a small library : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians

Since running a small library--public, academic, school, or special--often means making do with little or no staff, this challenging task calls for its own set of skills and expertise. That's where Moorman's how-to manual comes in, offering guidance on every essential aspect of what it takes to run a small library. Fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on digital library services, the second edition covers such day-to-day issues as

Budgeting, from planning to advocacy Developing and implementing policies and procedures Maintaining facilities Acquisition, cataloging, and collection development and management on a shoestring Circulation Programming, outreach, and community partnerships Library technology, from computers and networks to automation systems and beyond

Also featured is an updated resource section listing furniture, automation, book, and periodical vendors; electronic discussion and support groups; professional organizations; and resources for more information. This book is a must-have for any solo librarian or library manager with a small staff.

Part I. Introducing the small library -- College libraries / by Cy Dillon -- Community college libraries / by Rodney Lippard -- Special libraries / Richard E. Wallace, revised by Elizabeth Terry Long -- Public libraries / by John A. Moorman -- School libraries / by Linda Williams -- Part II. Administration in the small library -- Budgeting / by John A. Moorman -- Policies and procedures / by John A. Moorman -- Staffing / by John A. Moorman -- Planning / by Nelson Worley, revised by John A. Moorman -- Buildings / by Frederick A. Schlipf -- Governing boards and governmental relations / by John A. Moorman -- Friends groups and foundations / by John A. Moorman -- Community partnership development / by Janet Crowther and Barry Trott -- Development / by Patty Purish O'Neill -- Part III. Public services in the small library -- Adult services / by Alicia Willson-Metzger -- Youth and young adult service / by Noreen Bernstein and Jessica McMurray -- Digital services / by Barry Trott -- Part IV. Collection development in the small library -- Selection / by Barbara Riebe -- Ordering / by Laura Morales -- Cataloging / by Laura Morales -- Circulation / by John A. Moorman -- Weeding / by Barbara Riebe -- Part V. Computers and automation -- Personal computers and in-house networks / by Karen Knox -- Integrated library systems / by Karen Knox -- Running a small library sourcebook. Source A, List of state library agencies -- Source B. List of book and periodical vendors -- Source C. List of library furniture and supply vendors -- Source D. List of automation vendors -- Source E. Professional organizations -- Source F. Professional statements.