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Odin L. Jurkowski – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2024
For school librarians, technology is an essential component of their work. To meet the growing need in this area, Odin Jurkowski first wrote Technology and the School Library in 2006. To address the technological advancements, Jurkowski provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Library Automation, Library Development, Library Networks
Adding Bite to the Bark: Using LibGuides2 Migration as Impetus to Introduce Strong Content Standards
Fritch, Melia; Pitts, Joelle E. – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2016
The authors discuss the long-term accumulation of unstandardized and inaccessible content within the Libguides system and the decision-making process to create and implement a set of standards using the migration to the LibGuides2 platform as a vehicle for change. Included in the discussion are strategies for the creation of standards and…
Descriptors: Standard Setting, Information Policy, Compliance (Legal), Change Strategies
Lankau, Louise – Knowledge Quest, 2015
In this article, Summer Creek High School (Harris County, Texas) librarian, Louise Lankau shares a formula for successfully integrating technology via the school library and reaching every department and teacher in a school of 2,500 students and 170 teachers. The challenge is that the teaching staff at Summer Creek increases each year to…
Descriptors: High Schools, Technology Integration, School Libraries, Library Automation
Wendell, Laura – Peace Corps, 2009
This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Administration, Library Materials, Library Services
Dilworth, Rachel – Alki, 1995
Provides guidelines and information, based on the experiences of Pierce County Library (Washington), for planning a sponsored author event to raise funds for a public library. (JKP)
Descriptors: Authors, Fund Raising, Library Development, Library Funding
Bergan, Helen – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Discusses how library administrators can use prospect and donor research for successful fund raising and institutional development. The techniques described include new technologies such as online services and CD-ROM products, creative donor group identification, use of zip codes, directories, and donor clubs. (EAM)
Descriptors: Donors, Fund Raising, Library Administration, Library Development
Kusack, James M. – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Discussion of formal assessment of library facilities highlights the postoccupancy evaluation as a tool in developing accountability in the design, planning, and construction of library buildings. Assessment of existing facilities is discussed; evaluation methods are described, including behavioral mapping; and a planning outline for evaluation is…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Facilities
Bates, Henry; Bolton, Mae; Cady, Steve; Francisco, Grace; Keller, Shelly G.; Arroyo-Neves, Martha; Pinneli, Francisco; Roh, Jae Min; Teval, Charles; Wong, Patricia M. Y. – 1999
From 1988 to 1995, Partnerships for Change (PFC) led the way in developing innovative library service programs and forging new community partnerships. Today, many PFC principles--planning, needs assessment, valuing diversity, community linkages, public relations and evaluation--have been incorporated into how California public libraries plan for…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Guidelines, Library Development
California State Library, Sacramento. – 2001
This document provides information on applying for LSTA grants. LSTA is administered at the federal level by an independent Institute of Museum and Library Services, and at the state level by the California State Library. This guide includes a brief introduction followed by general information on: administration; eligibility; procedure; duration;…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Financial Support, Grants, Library Development
Cunningham, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Identifies key issues and provides strategies for building a library Web site. Highlights include defining the purpose in accordance with what is technically possible; the server; connectivity; designation of responsibilities; page and link maintenance and enhancement; administrative organization, including a Web Governing Group, Web…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Planning, Program Implementation

Birdsall, Douglas G.; Hensley, Oliver D. – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Presents a strategic planning model originally developed for university research and illustrates its usefulness for academic libraries. Library development and fund-raising activities are used as examples to illustrate the various stages of strategic planning, including scanning the environment, designing the plan, acceptance, and adoption.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adoption (Ideas), Fund Raising, Higher Education
Mervis, Sybil Stern – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Describes the Danville Public Library's (Illinois) planning and implementation of a groundbreaking ceremony and provides guidelines for the process. Highlights include early planning, the planning staff, publicity, videotaping, selecting a convenient time, decorations, invitations, knowing individual responsibilities, commemorative items, and a…
Descriptors: Ceremonies, Construction Programs, Guidelines, Library Development
Steele, Victoria; Elder, Stephen D. – 2000
This resource presents the tools necessary for bringing librarians' development and fundraising skills up to the level necessary to lead an effective campaign. The book points out that there are significant differences between raising money for libraries, especially academic libraries, and raising money for other types of organizations. It shows…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Donors, Financial Support, Fund Raising
Brewer, Julie; And Others – Library Administration and Management, 1995
Presents three articles that discuss customer service in libraries, with a focus on planning for service management, a customer service program for library staff, and a quality improvement process. Highlights include developing and implementing service strategies, dealing with requests, redefining work relationships, coworkers as customers,…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Personnel, Library Planning
Bradley, Jim – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Describes how the Magwood Public Library (Cook County, Illinois) successfully passed a $6.5 million tax referendum. Recommends showing the need for expansion, hiring an architectural firm to conduct a feasibility study, detailing the costs, securing community support, emphasizing cost effectiveness, and promoting the proposal. (AEF)
Descriptors: Community Support, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Facility Requirements