Elizabeth Rush

The Efficient Library

Ten Simple Changes that Save Time and Improve Service

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Produktbeschreibung

This guide helps librarians improve service with easy-to-follow strategies and techniques to make physical changes in library space and streamline procedures. This librarian's guide provides recommendations for quick and easy implementation of space-improving, time-saving practices. It also discusses the fundamentals of business and engineering management, public health, and other disciplines as they directly relate to the improvement of library service and management. Detailing free and affordable adjustments to the library environment as well as information for those who will participate in a renovation or new construction project, the book features tips for creating functional, efficient, and productive spaces; procedures for streamlining routine tasks; methods for arranging materials in high demand; and ways of reconfiguring or planning spaces. It will provide librarians with a working knowledge of process management that will help them to strengthen their competence and build confidence to address and troubleshoot problems, freeing them to engage in more meaningful interactions and activities that benefit the community.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing plc
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 281g
• ISBN-13: 9781440869815
• ISBN-10: 1440869812
• Artikelnr.: 60860959

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth Barrera Rush is a library specialist for Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, TX, providing support and training for elementary and secondary librarians district-wide.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments Introduction Part One Creating an Efficient Library
Chapter 1Regain Your Evenings and Weekends Chapter 2How to Become the Best
Evaluator of What You Do Chapter 3Addressing Fears and Misconceptions of
What Efficiency Will Bring Chapter 4Wise Uses of Newfound Time Part Two Ten
Simple Changes Chapter 5Change #1: Organize Your Desk Chapter 6Change #2:
Analyze Daily Routines Chapter 7Change #3: Create Routines for Purchasing
and Receiving Chapter 8Change #4: Create a Receiving, Processing, Repair
Station Chapter 9Change #5: Implement Procedures for Effective
Communication Chapter 10Change #6: Manage Storage and Reordering of
Supplies Chapter 11Change #7: Analyze Causes of Stressors and Take
Precautions Chapter 12Change #8: Weed and Clear the Library Space Chapter
13Change #9: Reconfigure the Library Space Chapter 14Change #10: Prepare
for Refurnishing, Renovating, Remodeling, or New Construction Conclusion
Index