Time Management, Planning, and Prioritization for Librarians
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- ISBN 9780810844384
- Weight: 263g
- Dimensions: 137 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 03 Jun 2002
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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One of the most critical problems for the librarian in a small library is not enough time. This book offers hundreds of practical ways to maximize limited time, based on actual experiences of the author and other practicing librarians. It explains how to use planning and prioritization to determine what to do and what not to do. It also provides techniques to make the most efficient and effective use of your limited schedule. All of these suggestions, which have been developed and proven by working librarians, are accompanied by specific examples from corporate, hospital, law, government, and association libraries.
Topics Include:
Determining the difference between efficiency and effectiveness
Avoiding procrastination
Managing email
Organizing the workspace
Dealing with job stress
Optimizing the time spent at conferences
Also includes an extensive annotated list of resources, including books, articles, web sites, and electronic lists. A valuable resource for any librarian working in a school, small public, or special library.
