The document discusses using freely available electronic books from databases like Google Books and the Hathi Trust to weed a physical library collection. It notes that the open source GIST Gift and Deselection Manager allows libraries to compare books in their collection to titles available freely online, in order to identify books that could be removed to free up shelf space. The author is interested in using such a tool to streamline the weeding process at their library and better utilize limited resources.
This month's podcast includes highlights from Nathan's trip to the Computers in Libraries conference in Washington D.C. Favorite sessions included a Library of Congress digital preservation project, several takes on local technology interest groups, user-oriented design, and social media strategies. Non-conference news gets a few minutes too, just to be fair.
Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
The document discusses issues that libraries face when maintaining services and resources with limited budgets and personnel. It describes how libraries try to please all patrons by offering many services, but this spreads resources too thin. The document advocates that libraries should be willing to discontinue some services in order to focus resources on the most valuable offerings. It provides examples of libraries spending money on duplicative formats of materials and retaining outdated collections and practices. The document encourages libraries to let go of the need to serve all needs and to instead focus on core services.
The document discusses how the potential future development of artificial general intelligence, known as the singularity, could impact libraries. It considers ideas from science fiction works that envision a future where machine intelligence surpasses human intelligence. The singularity may lead to technologies that vastly enhance human thinking abilities. This could mean that libraries transition to being repositories of older technologies, havens for people who do not use intelligence amplifiers, or even become obsolete if money and jobs are no longer needed. The impact on library budgets is unclear in a post-singularity world.
Reimagining the Monograph - AAUP 2017 Annual MeetingAlex Humphreys
Monographs are increasingly making the print-to-digital shift that journals started twenty years ago, opening up new possibilities for the ways that a long-form argument can be presented and communicated. Yet a richer online environment for scholarly monographs has not come to pass, or at least not at scale. In October 2016, JSTOR Labs, an experimental platform development group at JSTOR, convened a group of scholars, librarians, and publishers to unpack the design issues around the presentation of digital monographs. The group proposed a set of principles for reimagining the presentation of monographs in order to improve the user experience and increase the value of ebooks to scholars. In this presentation, we will introduce these principles, which are outlined in a new white paper available at http://labs.jstor.org/monograph and demonstrate a prototype that the JSTOR Labs group built based on the working group’s feedback: a topic-based navigational aid for monographs called Topicgraph. We will reflect on the implications of these principles for authors, researchers, libraries and publishers. Last, we will contemplate next steps for this work and explore and seek audience input on potential future prototypes and directions. This slide deck includes the results from an activity with the audience, which they voted on potential future prototypes.
This document discusses measuring return on investment (ROI) for social media use in libraries. It begins by explaining how ROI is difficult to measure for non-profit organizations like libraries, as increased revenue is not the goal. It then provides examples of how libraries can analyze ROI through metrics like comparing user behavior and consumption before and after engaging with the library's social media. The document concludes by advocating for flexible social media strategies in libraries that have clear objectives and choose appropriate tools to meet those objectives while requiring minimal resources.
This month's podcast includes highlights from Nathan's trip to the Computers in Libraries conference in Washington D.C. Favorite sessions included a Library of Congress digital preservation project, several takes on local technology interest groups, user-oriented design, and social media strategies. Non-conference news gets a few minutes too, just to be fair.
Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
The document discusses issues that libraries face when maintaining services and resources with limited budgets and personnel. It describes how libraries try to please all patrons by offering many services, but this spreads resources too thin. The document advocates that libraries should be willing to discontinue some services in order to focus resources on the most valuable offerings. It provides examples of libraries spending money on duplicative formats of materials and retaining outdated collections and practices. The document encourages libraries to let go of the need to serve all needs and to instead focus on core services.
The document discusses how the potential future development of artificial general intelligence, known as the singularity, could impact libraries. It considers ideas from science fiction works that envision a future where machine intelligence surpasses human intelligence. The singularity may lead to technologies that vastly enhance human thinking abilities. This could mean that libraries transition to being repositories of older technologies, havens for people who do not use intelligence amplifiers, or even become obsolete if money and jobs are no longer needed. The impact on library budgets is unclear in a post-singularity world.
Reimagining the Monograph - AAUP 2017 Annual MeetingAlex Humphreys
Monographs are increasingly making the print-to-digital shift that journals started twenty years ago, opening up new possibilities for the ways that a long-form argument can be presented and communicated. Yet a richer online environment for scholarly monographs has not come to pass, or at least not at scale. In October 2016, JSTOR Labs, an experimental platform development group at JSTOR, convened a group of scholars, librarians, and publishers to unpack the design issues around the presentation of digital monographs. The group proposed a set of principles for reimagining the presentation of monographs in order to improve the user experience and increase the value of ebooks to scholars. In this presentation, we will introduce these principles, which are outlined in a new white paper available at http://labs.jstor.org/monograph and demonstrate a prototype that the JSTOR Labs group built based on the working group’s feedback: a topic-based navigational aid for monographs called Topicgraph. We will reflect on the implications of these principles for authors, researchers, libraries and publishers. Last, we will contemplate next steps for this work and explore and seek audience input on potential future prototypes and directions. This slide deck includes the results from an activity with the audience, which they voted on potential future prototypes.
This document discusses measuring return on investment (ROI) for social media use in libraries. It begins by explaining how ROI is difficult to measure for non-profit organizations like libraries, as increased revenue is not the goal. It then provides examples of how libraries can analyze ROI through metrics like comparing user behavior and consumption before and after engaging with the library's social media. The document concludes by advocating for flexible social media strategies in libraries that have clear objectives and choose appropriate tools to meet those objectives while requiring minimal resources.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the future of libraries held at SUNY Potsdam College. The 6 panelists discussed how user behaviors and technologies are changing libraries. Users now expect instant access to information anywhere through mobile devices. Libraries are providing more digital resources and collaborative spaces while print collections decline. New models like purchase-on-demand and e-books are shaping library collections. Discovery tools aim to improve search across resources but challenges remain regarding evaluation, serendipity and supporting different user levels.
The document discusses various online resources available for school libraries. It describes OPACs, which are online databases of materials held by a library, and Google Scholar and Google Earth, which allow users to search scholarly literature and view 3D geographical locations. The document also discusses e-books, online databases, and the role of the library media specialist in evaluating and selecting appropriate online materials to provide based on the needs of students.
A new generation of library resource sharing solutions is helping libraries transform legacy ILL practices and systems. Solutions such as Project Reshare, RapidILL from Ex Libris and Tipasa from OCLC are helping to build peer-to-peer resource sharing communities such as the N8+, improve the user experience and reduce costs and complexity. They are also challenging assumptions about library collections and the value of big deals, helping to drive forward a more open and equitable research environment.
The document discusses how the nature of library collections and user needs have changed dramatically with the rise of digital resources and the web. It makes three key points:
1) The old model of large print collections housed in libraries that users had to visit has been replaced by digital collections that are available anytime, anywhere. Now over 50% of library budgets go to electronic resources.
2) User expectations and behaviors have changed as well, shaped by Google and other web search engines. Users want quick, self-sufficient searching across all library resources from a single search box.
3) In response, libraries are adopting "discovery services" that aim to provide a unified search experience for all library resources similar to web search
Transforming the OPAC: Web 2.0, Mobile, and DiscoveryBrian Gray
Brian Gray presented on the transformation of library catalogs from traditional OPACs to modern discovery systems enabled by Web 2.0, mobile technologies, and the adoption of discovery layers. He discussed how librarians have struggled with the transition to discovery as it brings back large result sets and changes search behaviors. However, discovery layers allow content to be ingested and searched in new ways. Gray highlighted Case Western Reserve University's experience with a fast implementation of their discovery system and what they have learned.
This document is a project proposal for a library management system for Kangema High School. It outlines the problem of manual library management processes being inefficient. The proposed solution is a computerized library management system to automate recording of books, borrowing, and returning. The objectives are to replace paper-based systems, allow book searching, and implement a system that meets user needs and can be tested. The significance is explained as making processes more efficient and records more accurate. The scope is managing core library functions. Research methodology and system requirements are also outlined.
The document discusses the transition from print to digital libraries and ebooks. It notes that the amount of published information has vastly increased, making it difficult for individuals to read everything relevant. Modern libraries and users now face changes in content, technology, and research methods. The document then examines trends in ebook usage, features like embedded references and images, and tools that help researchers. It analyzes different ebook purchasing models such as ownership, access fees, working with publishers or aggregators, and demand-driven or usage-driven collection options. Case studies show predicting usage is difficult and access to broader collections provides more value.
Created by Joyce Valenza and Deb Kachel for an LSTA Commonwealth Libraries project to train school and public librarians to use LibGuides as a tool for collection curation.
George Oates introduces himself as the new leader of the Open Library project. He discusses his first steps in the role, including listening to user feedback, streamlining processes, and assessing competition. Oates describes plans to better understand how different parts of the library interrelate and reach out to other networks. He addresses challenges like improving metadata and engaging more users. Oates envisions connecting library records to more external sources and allowing easier contribution to help the library grow.
This workshop taught librarians how to curate digital content and tools for K-12 students by creating online guides or "pathfinders". Participants learned to apply collection development strategies to digital resources, recognize users as content producers, and create a digital guide using LibGuides to select traditional and digital resources. Creating online guides provides access to curated resources anywhere and anytime to support students and meet their diverse needs.
The document discusses how changes in information access and discovery require changes to how libraries design metadata. It notes that while search engines have revolutionized resource discovery, companies like Google and Microsoft still rely on catalog records created by libraries. The document argues that both social tagging and cataloging sites show an interest in organization that libraries can harness. Overall it frames current changes as opportunities for libraries to refine their skills and roles in resource discovery.
OCLC is the world's largest library cooperative, facilitating cataloging, interlibrary loans, and other services through its main products and services. Originally founded in 1967 as the Ohio College Library Center to merge library catalogs electronically and reduce costs, OCLC now hosts WorldCat, the world's largest database of library holdings and metadata. WorldCat allows users to search across library collections and locate items through library discovery tools. OCLC provides additional services such as QuestionPoint for virtual reference and WorldShare for library management and metadata collection.
In increasingly complex information landscapes, is it time to stop thinking in terms of the library management system (LMS) or integrated library system (ILS), or even a ‘library services platform’ – and instead start talking about an ‘ecosystem’.
The document discusses issues that librarians face with the rise of digital resources, including demands on acquisition and patron needs changing quickly. It also covers challenges users face with different e-book platforms being inconsistent and not always intuitive. The reviewer evaluates several selection tools and databases, finding the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database easiest to navigate due to its extensive search options and additional resources. Follett's Titlewave is also praised for its collection analysis and ability to order pre-planned makerspace bundles.
Ken Chad presented the keynote at the EDS (Ebsco Discovery Services) conference at Regents University, London in July 2016. He reviewed future trends for Google and enterprise search including factors such as voice (‘conversational’) search, the ‘ultimate assistant’, entities (‘things not strings’), visual search and the role of big data, context and intention. He then looked and some trends in library discovery services. There will continue to be a multiplicity of approaches open to users and Ken recommended that libraries do more to focus on the needs of users– the ‘jobs’ they were trying to do– in order to acquire and/or innovate new approaches to library discovery services.
The role of catalogers is expanding in the digital age. Catalogers need to build partnerships with vendors to leverage outside expertise and provide access to vast online resources that are too large for any one institution to catalog alone. Catalogers also need to retool by utilizing knowledge bases, batch loads, OpenURL, and other standards to continue enabling discovery of library resources. By building on past successes and embracing new technologies, catalogers can adapt to changing needs and ensure patrons can find and access information.
Rethinking Library Cooperatives: Prepared for the Program for Cooperative Cat...Karen S Calhoun
In the context of current initiatives around linked data and cloud-based service frameworks, the presentation invites exploration of future directions that library cooperatives might take to significantly improve the visibility and recognition of library collections on the web.
This survey of 1,427 K-12 school libraries in the U.S. found that while ebook adoption is growing, the majority (60%) of school libraries still do not offer ebooks. Among libraries that do offer ebooks, collections have grown substantially from a mean of 49 ebooks in 2010 to 725 ebooks in 2012. Ebook circulation also increased, averaging 421 checkouts in 2010-2011. However, limited access to e-reading devices remains a major barrier to ebook consumption. On average, school libraries spent $1,200 on ebooks in 2011-2012, representing 2.2% of materials budgets. While ebook usage is expected to continue growing, budgets and licensing/pricing
Preservation for all: the future of government documents and the “digital FDL...James Jacobs
Preservation for all: the future of government documents and the “digital FDLP” puzzle. A presentation at the Ohio GODORT spring 2011 meeting (by invitation). Friday, June 3, 2011 at the State Library of Ohio.
Agenda:
library principles and best practices
case studies:
--Everyday Electronic Materials (EEMs) “Water droplets”
--Archive-it “Oceans”
--lockss-usdocs “Waterfalls”
--Collaboration: delicious, state agency databases “Reservoirs”
--reflection of projects based on principles
Principles of food beverage and labor cost controlslibfsb
The Rush Hour Inn, owned by Kim Rusher, was experiencing declining profits over the past two years despite increasing sales volumes. Her accountant's statement showed a restaurant profit of only $36,117 for the most recent year. In contrast, the Graduate Restaurant nearby, owned by Bill Young, who studied hospitality management in college, had been profitable each year since he opened it four years prior. The key difference appeared to be that Bill paid close attention to controlling costs and maximizing sales through careful management, while Kim had not focused on these important aspects of running a successful foodservice business.
Principles of food beverage and labor cost controlslibfsb
The Rush Hour Inn, owned by Kim Rusher, was experiencing declining profits over the past two years despite increasing sales volumes. Her accountant's statement showed a restaurant profit of only $36,117 for the most recent year. In contrast, the Graduate Restaurant nearby, owned by Bill Young, who studied hospitality management in college, had been profitable each year since he opened it four years prior. The key difference appeared to be that Bill paid close attention to controlling his costs and ensuring they remained in line with his sales.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the future of libraries held at SUNY Potsdam College. The 6 panelists discussed how user behaviors and technologies are changing libraries. Users now expect instant access to information anywhere through mobile devices. Libraries are providing more digital resources and collaborative spaces while print collections decline. New models like purchase-on-demand and e-books are shaping library collections. Discovery tools aim to improve search across resources but challenges remain regarding evaluation, serendipity and supporting different user levels.
The document discusses various online resources available for school libraries. It describes OPACs, which are online databases of materials held by a library, and Google Scholar and Google Earth, which allow users to search scholarly literature and view 3D geographical locations. The document also discusses e-books, online databases, and the role of the library media specialist in evaluating and selecting appropriate online materials to provide based on the needs of students.
A new generation of library resource sharing solutions is helping libraries transform legacy ILL practices and systems. Solutions such as Project Reshare, RapidILL from Ex Libris and Tipasa from OCLC are helping to build peer-to-peer resource sharing communities such as the N8+, improve the user experience and reduce costs and complexity. They are also challenging assumptions about library collections and the value of big deals, helping to drive forward a more open and equitable research environment.
The document discusses how the nature of library collections and user needs have changed dramatically with the rise of digital resources and the web. It makes three key points:
1) The old model of large print collections housed in libraries that users had to visit has been replaced by digital collections that are available anytime, anywhere. Now over 50% of library budgets go to electronic resources.
2) User expectations and behaviors have changed as well, shaped by Google and other web search engines. Users want quick, self-sufficient searching across all library resources from a single search box.
3) In response, libraries are adopting "discovery services" that aim to provide a unified search experience for all library resources similar to web search
Transforming the OPAC: Web 2.0, Mobile, and DiscoveryBrian Gray
Brian Gray presented on the transformation of library catalogs from traditional OPACs to modern discovery systems enabled by Web 2.0, mobile technologies, and the adoption of discovery layers. He discussed how librarians have struggled with the transition to discovery as it brings back large result sets and changes search behaviors. However, discovery layers allow content to be ingested and searched in new ways. Gray highlighted Case Western Reserve University's experience with a fast implementation of their discovery system and what they have learned.
This document is a project proposal for a library management system for Kangema High School. It outlines the problem of manual library management processes being inefficient. The proposed solution is a computerized library management system to automate recording of books, borrowing, and returning. The objectives are to replace paper-based systems, allow book searching, and implement a system that meets user needs and can be tested. The significance is explained as making processes more efficient and records more accurate. The scope is managing core library functions. Research methodology and system requirements are also outlined.
The document discusses the transition from print to digital libraries and ebooks. It notes that the amount of published information has vastly increased, making it difficult for individuals to read everything relevant. Modern libraries and users now face changes in content, technology, and research methods. The document then examines trends in ebook usage, features like embedded references and images, and tools that help researchers. It analyzes different ebook purchasing models such as ownership, access fees, working with publishers or aggregators, and demand-driven or usage-driven collection options. Case studies show predicting usage is difficult and access to broader collections provides more value.
Created by Joyce Valenza and Deb Kachel for an LSTA Commonwealth Libraries project to train school and public librarians to use LibGuides as a tool for collection curation.
George Oates introduces himself as the new leader of the Open Library project. He discusses his first steps in the role, including listening to user feedback, streamlining processes, and assessing competition. Oates describes plans to better understand how different parts of the library interrelate and reach out to other networks. He addresses challenges like improving metadata and engaging more users. Oates envisions connecting library records to more external sources and allowing easier contribution to help the library grow.
This workshop taught librarians how to curate digital content and tools for K-12 students by creating online guides or "pathfinders". Participants learned to apply collection development strategies to digital resources, recognize users as content producers, and create a digital guide using LibGuides to select traditional and digital resources. Creating online guides provides access to curated resources anywhere and anytime to support students and meet their diverse needs.
The document discusses how changes in information access and discovery require changes to how libraries design metadata. It notes that while search engines have revolutionized resource discovery, companies like Google and Microsoft still rely on catalog records created by libraries. The document argues that both social tagging and cataloging sites show an interest in organization that libraries can harness. Overall it frames current changes as opportunities for libraries to refine their skills and roles in resource discovery.
OCLC is the world's largest library cooperative, facilitating cataloging, interlibrary loans, and other services through its main products and services. Originally founded in 1967 as the Ohio College Library Center to merge library catalogs electronically and reduce costs, OCLC now hosts WorldCat, the world's largest database of library holdings and metadata. WorldCat allows users to search across library collections and locate items through library discovery tools. OCLC provides additional services such as QuestionPoint for virtual reference and WorldShare for library management and metadata collection.
In increasingly complex information landscapes, is it time to stop thinking in terms of the library management system (LMS) or integrated library system (ILS), or even a ‘library services platform’ – and instead start talking about an ‘ecosystem’.
The document discusses issues that librarians face with the rise of digital resources, including demands on acquisition and patron needs changing quickly. It also covers challenges users face with different e-book platforms being inconsistent and not always intuitive. The reviewer evaluates several selection tools and databases, finding the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database easiest to navigate due to its extensive search options and additional resources. Follett's Titlewave is also praised for its collection analysis and ability to order pre-planned makerspace bundles.
Ken Chad presented the keynote at the EDS (Ebsco Discovery Services) conference at Regents University, London in July 2016. He reviewed future trends for Google and enterprise search including factors such as voice (‘conversational’) search, the ‘ultimate assistant’, entities (‘things not strings’), visual search and the role of big data, context and intention. He then looked and some trends in library discovery services. There will continue to be a multiplicity of approaches open to users and Ken recommended that libraries do more to focus on the needs of users– the ‘jobs’ they were trying to do– in order to acquire and/or innovate new approaches to library discovery services.
The role of catalogers is expanding in the digital age. Catalogers need to build partnerships with vendors to leverage outside expertise and provide access to vast online resources that are too large for any one institution to catalog alone. Catalogers also need to retool by utilizing knowledge bases, batch loads, OpenURL, and other standards to continue enabling discovery of library resources. By building on past successes and embracing new technologies, catalogers can adapt to changing needs and ensure patrons can find and access information.
Rethinking Library Cooperatives: Prepared for the Program for Cooperative Cat...Karen S Calhoun
In the context of current initiatives around linked data and cloud-based service frameworks, the presentation invites exploration of future directions that library cooperatives might take to significantly improve the visibility and recognition of library collections on the web.
This survey of 1,427 K-12 school libraries in the U.S. found that while ebook adoption is growing, the majority (60%) of school libraries still do not offer ebooks. Among libraries that do offer ebooks, collections have grown substantially from a mean of 49 ebooks in 2010 to 725 ebooks in 2012. Ebook circulation also increased, averaging 421 checkouts in 2010-2011. However, limited access to e-reading devices remains a major barrier to ebook consumption. On average, school libraries spent $1,200 on ebooks in 2011-2012, representing 2.2% of materials budgets. While ebook usage is expected to continue growing, budgets and licensing/pricing
Preservation for all: the future of government documents and the “digital FDL...James Jacobs
Preservation for all: the future of government documents and the “digital FDLP” puzzle. A presentation at the Ohio GODORT spring 2011 meeting (by invitation). Friday, June 3, 2011 at the State Library of Ohio.
Agenda:
library principles and best practices
case studies:
--Everyday Electronic Materials (EEMs) “Water droplets”
--Archive-it “Oceans”
--lockss-usdocs “Waterfalls”
--Collaboration: delicious, state agency databases “Reservoirs”
--reflection of projects based on principles
Principles of food beverage and labor cost controlslibfsb
The Rush Hour Inn, owned by Kim Rusher, was experiencing declining profits over the past two years despite increasing sales volumes. Her accountant's statement showed a restaurant profit of only $36,117 for the most recent year. In contrast, the Graduate Restaurant nearby, owned by Bill Young, who studied hospitality management in college, had been profitable each year since he opened it four years prior. The key difference appeared to be that Bill paid close attention to controlling costs and maximizing sales through careful management, while Kim had not focused on these important aspects of running a successful foodservice business.
Principles of food beverage and labor cost controlslibfsb
The Rush Hour Inn, owned by Kim Rusher, was experiencing declining profits over the past two years despite increasing sales volumes. Her accountant's statement showed a restaurant profit of only $36,117 for the most recent year. In contrast, the Graduate Restaurant nearby, owned by Bill Young, who studied hospitality management in college, had been profitable each year since he opened it four years prior. The key difference appeared to be that Bill paid close attention to controlling his costs and ensuring they remained in line with his sales.
This document provides a revised curriculum handbook for the Food and Beverage Operations Core of the Associate Degree in Applied Science program. The curriculum was developed as part of the Caribbean Tourism Learning System (CTLS) to standardize tourism education across the Caribbean region. The handbook outlines 11 courses that make up the Food and Beverage Operations Core, including topics like Food Preparation, Sanitation and Safety, Food Science, Bar Operations, and Food and Beverage Management. It also provides information on program objectives, credit hours, internship requirements, and sample semester schedules.
This document outlines a training module on food and beverage operations. It includes a description of the module's aims to provide an understanding of operational and supervisory aspects of running food and beverage establishments. The learning outcomes cover key areas of food and beverage operations. The syllabus details the topics that will be covered in each of the 8 chapters, including food production, purchasing, menu planning, and banqueting. Learners will be assessed through a 2.5 hour exam covering short and long answer questions.
Food safety basics a reference guide for foodservice operatorslibfsb
This document provides guidelines for food safety in foodservice operations. It discusses purchasing safe raw materials, proper receiving, storage, and production practices to prevent foodborne illness. Key points include maintaining proper temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, thoroughly cooking foods, and quickly cooling leftovers. Following these guidelines can help foodservice operations avoid legal and financial costs from foodborne illness outbreaks.
This document appears to be the preface for "The Bar and Beverage Book, Fourth Edition" by Costas Katsigris and Chris Thomas. It provides a high-level overview of the book's contents and goals. The preface notes that owning a bar seems appealing but requires hard work and planning. It discusses challenges the industry has faced with changing demographics and drinking habits. It also covers the increased legal responsibilities for alcohol service. The preface previews that later chapters will cover topics like market research, bar design, equipment, spirits, wine, beer, mixology, regulations, and managing a profitable business. The goal is to prepare readers for both the rewards and responsibilities of bar ownership or employment.
This document appears to be the preface to "The Bar and Beverage Book, Fourth Edition" by Costas Katsigris and Chris Thomas. It provides a high-level overview of the contents of the book, noting that it covers the responsibilities of alcohol service, planning and designing a bar business, an in-depth look at spirits and mixology trends, and regulations for the industry. The preface states that the book aims to prepare readers for the challenges of owning a bar business and realizing the rewards of friends, fun, and profit through hard work and planning. It notes the book addresses how changing demographics and laws have impacted the industry since the first edition was published.
This document provides an introduction to management in the hospitality industry. It discusses the varied roles and opportunities available in hospitality management. The hospitality industry is large and diverse, encompassing food service, lodging, and other sectors. It is also a dynamic industry that is shaped by various economic and social forces. The future of hospitality looks promising, with continued growth expected globally.
The recruiter would be asked questions about career opportunities and paths in both limited-service and full-service hotels, the typical roles and responsibilities of entry-level positions, expectations for advancement, desirable skills and qualifications employers seek, and tips for gaining relevant experience.
This document summarizes an article about managing library finances through effective teamwork. It discusses how ancient stories emphasized the importance of teamwork to achieve goals. For libraries, goals may include implementing new systems or gaining funding. Effective team management requires understanding individual team members to foster creativity and avoid costly mistakes. Teams today can be physical or virtual, each with their own challenges to overcome. Managing conflict is also important for team success.
This document summarizes the findings of two surveys administered in 2009 and 2010 to examine how libraries managed budgets during the recession. Key findings include:
- Budget cuts were worse in 2009 than 2010, suggesting cuts in 2009 were effective.
- Stress levels for librarians were high in 2009 and increased further in 2010.
- Libraries received little cost-sharing help from departments they served.
- Communication, purchasing, and personnel were areas libraries offered best practices for coping with budgets.
This document discusses strategies for making library printing and copying more environmentally friendly. It recommends moving to electronic circulation notices, reserves, and other documents to eliminate paper use. It also suggests setting printers and copiers to default to double-sided printing and draft quality to reduce paper and ink usage. Using recycled paper and soy-based inks can further reduce environmental impact.
This document discusses issues related to salaries and managing turnover among librarians. It notes that librarians tend to share salary information with one another, which can negatively impact recruitment and retention when salaries are too low compared to the market. The document suggests that while factors like workplace culture and job satisfaction are important, salary is often the primary reason why librarians leave positions. It warns that when pay is inadequate, it can spread discontent among current employees and damage an institution's reputation as an employer. Managing pay competitiveness and addressing pay issues proactively are presented as important strategies for retaining talent.
This document is an article from The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances discussing the benefits of annual dramatic visual changes in libraries. The author argues that resets boost circulation, improve staff engagement with patrons, and provide projects to discuss with elected officials when seeking funding. Resets help libraries speak the "project language" of competing city departments and maintain visibility with officials. The article concludes by encouraging libraries to include at least one dramatic visual change in their annual plans.
This document summarizes strategies for dealing with difficult colleagues as a new employee. It identifies 10 types of issues that may arise, such as rudeness, annoying habits, inappropriate conversations, and not pulling their own weight. The summary provides suggestions on how to address these issues, including trying to understand the reason for the behavior, deciding if it rises to a level that cannot be tolerated, talking to the colleague, involving supervisors, and as a last resort, finding a new job. The goal is to help new employees successfully navigate challenges with colleagues.
This document discusses the management of e-book collections in libraries and the implications for the economic management of libraries. It notes that the addition of digital formats like e-books has led to dramatic changes in how libraries are planned and managed. Specifically, it discusses how e-book collections impact three main areas of library processes: 1) purchasing processes, 2) collection organization processes, and 3) collection circulation processes. Within purchasing, it describes different business models libraries must consider, such as pricing and access models. It also discusses implications for organizing and circulating e-book collections.
This document discusses making the case for in-house training programs in libraries. It argues that conducting training programs in-house allows the training to be tailored to the library's unique culture and strategies. In-house training is also viewed as an investment in developing the skills of existing staff, rather than just a cost. The document provides suggestions for developing an effective in-house training program, including conducting a needs assessment, analyzing jobs and core competencies, and evaluating the long-term impact of the training on both individual skills and organizational performance.
The document discusses the challenges librarians face in maintaining electronic resources with limited budgets. It notes that electronic resources now comprise a large portion of library budgets, so cuts in this area are unavoidable when budgets shrink. However, librarians are reluctant to cancel resources because they are passionate about supporting collections. The document argues that in times of major budget cuts, librarians must make decisions based on facts like usage, not emotions or hypothetical future needs, in order to justify maintaining expensive resources that are rarely used.
This document summarizes a library manager's experience addressing performance issues in their department without increasing salaries. The manager held individual meetings with staff, learning their responsibilities and concerns. A key issue was processing course reserves, which divided staff into those with and without the necessary skills. The manager applied theories of motivation, trust, and leadership to improve staff satisfaction and reduce attrition and costs by fostering communication, consideration, and trust between managers and staff. Non-financial factors can positively impact productivity when budget constraints limit financial rewards.
This document discusses the importance and benefits of transparency in leadership, especially during tough financial times like budget cuts. It argues that transparency builds trust with employees and stakeholders, which helps motivate them and leads to better long-term effectiveness. Specifically, it recommends that leaders clearly communicate their strategy and goals, listen to concerns, address individual needs, share facts openly, and acknowledge challenges directly. Research on leadership during downsizing found that transparency and positivity increased trust in leaders and perceptions of their effectiveness. Overall, developing transparent leadership skills can help library administrators navigate difficulties by maintaining confidence and optimism.
1. The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at
www.emeraldinsight.com/0888-045X.htm
BL BUDGETING FOR LIBRARIES
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Free electronic books and weeding
Kirstin Steele
160 Daniel Library, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Received 7 July 2011
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose is to explore using databases of freely available electronic books as part of a
library’s collection.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper considered whether expensive discovery services, an
OCLC product, or an open source product would be practical alternatives to the current labor-intensive
system used.
Findings – An open source product introduced in 2010 called GIST Gift and Deselection Manager
(GDM) appears to fit the author’s needs nearly exactly.
Research limitations/implications – Since earlier Getting It System Toolkit (GIST) workflow
products have a proven track record, the author would expect library students and practitioners to also
experiment with the Gift and Deselection Manager.
Practical implications – All can start using GDM anytime when they are ready, without spending
any money.
Social implications – The paper highlights an open source workflow option.
Originality/value – The paper notes that the Gift and Deselection Manager was released on August
16, 2010, an event of which some library professionals might not be aware.
Keywords Electronic books, E-books, Weeding, Open source, Donations
Paper type Viewpoint
Within the practice of using electronic materials to purchase space is the hope of
getting shelf space for free. I am convinced that a sizable percentage of our library’s
books are out of copyright and included in their entirety online in publicly available
collections. Even if one did not use a book’s free online accessibility as the only reason
to weed a title, such accessibility would make a decision easier. I see the possibility of
job growth in this area, if there is a way to compare the books on our shelves with those
available to the public.
I use Google Books as a tool when one of our older books goes missing or
disintegrates on the shelf. The idea of relying on Google’s copy of Curry’s Civil History
of the Government of the Confederate States rather than paying $22 for a
print-on-demand copy makes perfect sense to me. Downsides are that this process is
currently only serendipitous and obviously time-consuming, and I do not always
remember to check Google Books before ordering a replacement.
OCLC’s WorldCat Collection Analysis is another way to compare our catalog to
other libraries’ catalogs, and, I surmise, to existing collections of freely available
e-books. I can think of additional ways I would love to utilize the Collection Analysis
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DOI 10.1108/08880451111185982 other discovery product. I have assumed such a purchase would merely add to the
2. library’s technology maintenance burden and be an additional, ongoing expense. I also Free electronic
have failed to see the products’ value, supposing that big library vendors were just
redecorating link resolvers or federated searching in order to prop up sales. Not
books and
everyone is so cynical, of course. My colleagues are starting to think about these weeding
services and compare them, and of course, highly respectable libraries sign on with
discovery services every day. One feature that has made me reconsider is the ability to
include stable databases of free e-books, and the possibility of using those databases to 161
weed books whose shelf space we could better utilize.
Paying tens of thousands of dollars each year to buy a few thousand feet of shelf
space is, arguably, dubious use of a taxpayer’s dime, but if discovery services offer
other quantifiable benefits, perhaps they are good investments. Many library
professionals have written about the pros and cons of discovery products; I am starting
to believe that saving instruction librarians’ time, improving patron good will, and
expanding use of existing resources will make it possible for a discover service to pay
for itself. My own ability to use a discovery service to weed the collection would simply
be a further advantage.
I imagine being able to run a report by author and title of what is available in full
text in Google Books, the Hathi Trust, and other open access electronic book databases,
and compare the list to what is on the shelf in our library. Ideally, such a report could
be sorted by call number once an overlapping set was created. Like any pointy-haired
manager, I assume the technology exists to make this possible without choking patron
access to any of the databases. Unfortunately, I also assume that what I want is not
high on the list of what a discovery service is designed for.
So I nearly fell out of my chair when I discovered that the GIST Gift & Deselection
Manager (GDM) does almost exactly what I want. While I missed an introductory
program at the November 2010 Charleston Conference, the slides are available at:
www.slideshare.net/kepitcher/gist-gdm-charlestonconference1162010. Tim Bowersox,
Cyril Oberlander, Kate Pitcher, and Mark Sullivan of the State University of New York
(SUNY) at Geneseo developed the open source product to check multiple databases at
the same time. It is intended to streamline gift book workflow and weeding procedures,
and can even be used with ILLiad to help interlibrary loan patrons find free versions of
the materials they are requesting. There are some space caveats (for example, Google
Books permits only 1000 records per day to be processed), I am not positive GDM can
compare multiple book titles at the same time, and the program looks complicated on
screen, but it is designed do to my job.
I look forward to using GDM and to continue pruning our library’s collection. One of
the things I envision using WorldCat Collection Analysis for is scanning publishers’
backlists for low OCLC holdings, to most effectively use our library’s limited book budget
and also give something back to the interlibrary loan community on which our patrons
rely. I am still working on a persuasive argument, since our entire book budget is only
marginally greater than the cost of a Collection Analysis subscription. And, perhaps, I
will leave the whole discovery service question to the public services librarians.
Corresponding author
Kirstin Steele can be contacted at: Kirstin.steele@citadel.edu
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