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1. Is the Trouble with Larry?

Author

Corbus, Lawrence J.

Subjects
*LIBRARY administration, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY personnel, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

Focuses on the relationship between library management, staff, and the public in the U.S. Decline of quality of service offered by public libraries; Proper library decorum; Policies for abusive library users.

Published
1986

2. The Trouble with Larry.

Author

Anderson, A.J.

Subjects
*LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY personnel, *LIBRARY administration
Abstract

Presents a story depicting the growing problem of U.S. public libraries concerning elder patrons who spend their entire day in the library chatting with staff and other patrons. Profile of elderly library patrons; Reaction of library employees to patrons who linger in the library; Ways of dealing with said patrons.

Published
1986

3. Jumping in Feet First.

Subjects
*LIBRARY administration, *CHILDREN'S libraries, *LIBRARY planning, *LIBRARY personnel, *COMMUNICATION in library administration, *COLLECTION development in libraries, *MENTORING in library science, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article offers tips to new library managers on providing best library service to children and their caregivers in the U.S. According to the author, it is important that the new manager, on his first year of service, should meet with each library staff to begin establishing goals and expectations for the upcoming year as well as share his vision with the staff. She added that it is also best to learn the politics of place, communicate with the staff on patron issues, coach the staff, delegate responsibilities, and acknowledge the predecessor. It is advised that the manager read the policy manual, learn the library collection, and make casual conversations with parents and children in the library.

Published
2007

4. You Already Have a Marketing Department.

Author

Cooper, Julia F.

Subjects
LIBRARY personnel, PUBLIC library administration, LIBRARY administration, INTERPERSONAL relations, LIBRARIAN exchange programs, LIBRARY users, MARKETING, LIBRARIES
Abstract

The article discusses topics related to the marketing ability of each employee in public libraries in the U.S. It explains that each person leaves an impression on the patron through the process of interaction, either direct or indirect. It mentions that marketing in the library depends upon how a person remembers about the latest or newest program of a library. In addition, it discusses the importance of encouraging a librarian to engage in a patron, which helps promote the program and activities of the library.

Published
2009

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