Reading List for Trustees, Librarians and Friends
Advocacy:
Getting Political: An Action Guide for Librarians and Library Supporters
By Anne M. Turner Neal-Schuman Pub. c1997 (021.8 T)
Making The Case For Your Library: A How to Do It Manual
By Sally Gardner Reed Neal-Schuman Pub. c2001 (021.7 R)
Vote Yes For Libraries: A Guide to Winning Ballot Measure Campaigns For Library Funding. By Anne M. Turner McFarland & Co. c2000 (021.8 T)
Friends of the Library:
Friends of the Library Sourcebook, 3rd edition
By Sandy Dolnick American Library Association c1996 (021.7 F)
Organizing Friends Groups: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
By Mark Y. Herring Neal-Schuman Pub. c1993 (021.7 H)
Fundraising:
Becoming a Fundraiser
By Victoria Steele American Library Association c2000 (025.1 S)
Fundraising For Libraries: 25 Proven Ways To Get More Money For Your Library
By James Swan Neal-Schuman Pub. c2002 (025.1 S)
Secrets of Successful Fundraising: The Best From the Non-Profit Pros
By Carol Weisman Board Publishers c2000 (361.706 W)
Library Buildings:
Financing Public Library Buildings
By Richard B. Hall Neal-Schuman Pub. c1994 (022.3 H)
Libraries Designed For Users
By Nolan Lushington Neal-Schuman Pub. c2002 (022.3 L)
Personnel:
Developing A Compensation Plan For Your Library
By Paula M. Singer American Library Association c2002 (023.9 S)
Evaluating Library Staff: A Performance Appraisal System
By Patricia Belcastro American Library Association c1998 (023.9 B)
Sample Evaluations Of Library Directors
By Sharon A. Saulmon American Library Association c1997 (023.9 S)
Staffing For Results: A Guide To Working Smarter
By Diane Mayo, et.al. American Library Association c2002 (023.9 M)
Planning:
Managing For Results: Effective Resource Allocation for Public Libraries
By Sandra Nelson, et.al. American Library Association c2000 (025.1 N)
The New Planning For Results: A Streamlined Approach
By Sandra Nelson, et.al. American Library Association c2001 (027.4 N)
Wired For The Future: Developing Your Library Technology Plan
By Diane Mayo, et.al. American Library Association c1999 (027.473 M)
Policies:
Creating Policies for Results: From Chaos To Clarity
By Sandra Nelson, et.al. American Library Association c2003 (025 N)
Intellectual Freedom Manual, 6th edition
American Library Association c2002 (025.2 I)
Model Policies For Small And Medium Public Libraries
By Jeanette Larson Neal-Schuman Pub. c1998 (025 L)
PLA Handbook For Writers Of Public Library Policies
American Library Association c1993 (025.1 P)
Policy Making for Public Library Trustees
By James Baughman Libraries Unlimited c1993 (023.3 B)
Trusteeship:
The Library Trustee: A Practical Guidebook
By Virginia G. Young American Library Association c1995 (023.3 Y)
Working Together: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Trustees and Librarians
By James Swan Neal-Schuman Pub. c1992 (023.3 S)
Working With Library Boards: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
By Gordon S. Wade Neal-Schuman Pub. c1991 (023.3 W)
Please contact either Maureen Killoran, Head of the Public Library Advisory Unit or Brian Donoghue, Reference Librarian with requests for information or advisory assistance.
Telephone number: 1-800-952-7403 ext:220
Maureen.Killoran@state.ma.us
Brian.Donoghue@state.ma.us
Please contact the Board's professional library if you wish to borrow any of these books.
Telephone number: 1-800-952-7403 ext:240