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Trained library support staff play a critical role in assisting the
user in locating and interpreting the resources available in
libraries. To do so requires the knowledge and practice of library
missions and roles in different types of libraries and the delivery
of that information to an increasingly diverse clientele. The
plethora of resources available today requires that support staff
understand and implement the basic principles of information
services as well as the responsibility and relationships among
library departments and functional areas. Foundations of Library
Services is both a text for professors who teach in library support
staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support
staff who work in libraries. As part of the Library Support Staff
Series, this updated edition will guide the LSS to be able to:
Understand the mission and role of the library in its community Be
familiar with the ethics and values of the profession, including
those of the Library Bill of Rights, the ALA Code of Ethics,
freedom of information, confidentiality of library records and
privacy issues Know the responsibility and relationships among
library departments Practice the basic principles of circulation,
including interlibrary loan; current cataloging and classification
systems; and acquisitions and collection development policies.
Understand how libraries are governed and funded within their
organizations or government structures Realize the value of
cooperation to enhance services Practice quality customer service
Communicate and promote the library's values and services Recognize
and respond to diversity in user needs
Working with Collections: An Introduction for Support Staff deals
with the technical service aspect of library work- the processes
that put a book on the shelf or online. It provides an introduction
to publishers, vendors, preparing items for use, and caring for
items in the collections and is both a text for professors who
teach in library support staff programs and their students, and an
introductory manual for support staff who work in libraries. This
material is written in clear language with practical examples of
how performance can contribute to exemplary library service. It is
aligned with the ALA support staff standards and prepares library
support staff to: *Know how to use an integrated library system and
other appropriate online tools. *Know the basic principles of
collection development and management. *Assist with decisions
regarding selection, de-selection, retention and replacement of all
types of library resources. *Know the basic principles, and can
apply, the appropriate procedures to the processes that provide
users with access to a wide variety of content. *Know the various
ways in which content, in multiple formats, is produced and
distributed to libraries. *Understand the value of resource sharing
agreements and apply them to collection decisions. *Know and use
the recognized standard evaluative sources to assist with
collection development. *Know the principles and basic practices
regarding the preservation of library resources. *Apply appropriate
methods and techniques for accurate preparation of library
resources *Explain and apply policies regarding library
collections.
Trained library support staff play a critical role in assisting the
user in locating and interpreting the resources available in
libraries. To do so requires the knowledge and practice of library
missions and roles in different types of libraries and the delivery
of that information to an increasingly diverse clientele. The
plethora of resources available today requires that support staff
understand and implement the basic principles of information
services as well as the responsibility and relationships among
library departments and functional areas. Foundations of Library
Services is both a text for professors who teach in library support
staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support
staff who work in libraries. As part of the Library Support Staff
Series, this updated edition will guide the LSS to be able to:
Understand the mission and role of the library in its community Be
familiar with the ethics and values of the profession, including
those of the Library Bill of Rights, the ALA Code of Ethics,
freedom of information, confidentiality of library records and
privacy issues Know the responsibility and relationships among
library departments Practice the basic principles of circulation,
including interlibrary loan; current cataloging and classification
systems; and acquisitions and collection development policies.
Understand how libraries are governed and funded within their
organizations or government structures Realize the value of
cooperation to enhance services Practice quality customer service
Communicate and promote the library's values and services Recognize
and respond to diversity in user needs
Working with Collections: An Introduction for Support Staff deals
with the technical service aspect of library work- the processes
that put a book on the shelf or online. It provides an introduction
to publishers, vendors, preparing items for use, and caring for
items in the collections and is both a text for professors who
teach in library support staff programs and their students, and an
introductory manual for support staff who work in libraries. This
material is written in clear language with practical examples of
how performance can contribute to exemplary library service. It is
aligned with the ALA support staff standards and prepares library
support staff to: *Know how to use an integrated library system and
other appropriate online tools. *Know the basic principles of
collection development and management. *Assist with decisions
regarding selection, de-selection, retention and replacement of all
types of library resources. *Know the basic principles, and can
apply, the appropriate procedures to the processes that provide
users with access to a wide variety of content. *Know the various
ways in which content, in multiple formats, is produced and
distributed to libraries. *Understand the value of resource sharing
agreements and apply them to collection decisions. *Know and use
the recognized standard evaluative sources to assist with
collection development. *Know the principles and basic practices
regarding the preservation of library resources. *Apply appropriate
methods and techniques for accurate preparation of library
resources *Explain and apply policies regarding library
collections.
Many library support staff (LSS) who do not have management
training will assume supervisory roles in library services during
their careers. This book is written to help LSS understand,
support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and
management in their work on the topics of regulations and bylaws
hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership and professional
learning. Readers will learn how to engage in effective
decision-making and participate in productive library meetings. The
importance of library policies, and procedures are explained
through many practical examples. The scope of the book addresses
many different aspects and examples of library management and how
LSS can seek supportive roles to enhance library services and
programs. Chapters are written on these topics: *Basic regulations
and bylaws *Principles of management *Hiring *Staff performance
expectations *Leadership, professional learning *Library policies
and procedures The book also addresses budget, fundraising and
grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal
management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective
decision-making. This book is aligned with the revised ALA- LSSC
competency standards for management and supervision, and may be
used as a textbook by instructors of Library Science programs or as
a reference manual for library support staff who are learning on
the job about the ever changing environment of working with others.
Support staff in all types of libraries must work together in a
variety of situations. This is both a textbook and on-the-job
manual covering the skills and behaviors necessary for effective
teamwork and communication. Trained library support staff should
know the basic concepts of interpersonal relations, customer
service, teamwork, and communication. The range and diversity of
staff in today's library requires that support staff understand and
implement these basic principles. The chapters of this book are
carefully and purposefully aligned with the new American Library
Association - Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency
standards for Communication and Teamwork. Each chapter begins with
the LSSC Competencies that are to be addressed, a help to
instructors who use this book as a teaching text. This is followed
by a list of topics that will be covered as well as a glossary of
key terms. Chapters are then broken into easily readable sections
that relate back to the key terms. No other book is available that
uses the ALA-LSSC standards as the focus for teaching through
practical examples how library support staff can effectively use
them on the job. Other books on this topic are written at a level
that is aimed for professional librarians and not support staff.
However, 85% of library support staff do not hold professional
degrees. Written in clear language, this book will help library
support staff become effective public service personnel.
Many library support staff (LSS) who do not have management
training will assume supervisory roles in library services during
their careers. This book is written to help LSS understand,
support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and
management in their work on the topics of regulations and bylaws
hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership and professional
learning. Readers will learn how to engage in effective
decision-making and participate in productive library meetings. The
importance of library policies, and procedures are explained
through many practical examples. The scope of the book addresses
many different aspects and examples of library management and how
LSS can seek supportive roles to enhance library services and
programs. Chapters are written on these topics: *Basic regulations
and bylaws *Principles of management *Hiring *Staff performance
expectations *Leadership, professional learning *Library policies
and procedures The book also addresses budget, fundraising and
grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal
management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective
decision-making. This book is aligned with the revised ALA- LSSC
competency standards for management and supervision, and may be
used as a textbook by instructors of Library Science programs or as
a reference manual for library support staff who are learning on
the job about the ever changing environment of working with others.
Support staff in all types of libraries must work together in a
variety of situations. This is both a textbook and on-the-job
manual covering the skills and behaviors necessary for effective
teamwork and communication. Trained library support staff should
know the basic concepts of interpersonal relations, customer
service, teamwork, and communication. The range and diversity of
staff in today's library requires that support staff understand and
implement these basic principles. The chapters of this book are
carefully and purposefully aligned with the new American Library
Association - Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency
standards for Communication and Teamwork. Each chapter begins with
the LSSC Competencies that are to be addressed, a help to
instructors who use this book as a teaching text. This is followed
by a list of topics that will be covered as well as a glossary of
key terms. Chapters are then broken into easily readable sections
that relate back to the key terms. No other book is available that
uses the ALA-LSSC standards as the focus for teaching through
practical examples how library support staff can effectively use
them on the job. Other books on this topic are written at a level
that is aimed for professional librarians and not support staff.
However, 85% of library support staff do not hold professional
degrees. Written in clear language, this book will help library
support staff become effective public service personnel.
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