The document discusses committing to failure and how it can help organizations succeed. It defines the terms "goals" as what an organization wants to achieve, and "expectations" as how an organization perceives the world. It also references a presentation on embracing failure and how expectations can impact success.
This document summarizes factors that contribute to the appeal of various media formats for readers' advisory purposes. It discusses how appeal goes beyond plotlines and subjects to elements like pacing, characterization, and style. The document examines appeal factors for fiction books, nonfiction books, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, music, and video games. It also provides examples of analyzing the appeal factors of the TV show Downton Abbey.
This document discusses embracing failure in the library setting. It presents a process for trying new programs, setting goals and evaluation points, then learning from the results. This includes choosing a program, establishing goals and metrics for success or failure, implementing it, evaluating outcomes, and determining how to move forward by applying lessons learned. The overall message is that libraries should experiment often, accept that some efforts may fail, and use failure as an opportunity to improve future initiatives.
This document discusses options for digital content that libraries can offer patrons, including ebook platforms like Overdrive, 3M, and Axis360. It notes trends in ebook reading habits moving from dedicated e-readers to multi-function tablets. The document also covers streaming video options like Hoopla and trends in mobile app and online streaming usage. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of staying aware of new technology and usage trends to best meet patrons' needs.
This document provides an introduction to the concept of food cost. It defines food cost as the cost incurred to produce the food to be sold, expressed as a percentage of total sales. The formula for calculating food cost percentage is presented. Higher food costs or lower total sales will increase the percentage. Practical examples are provided to illustrate how higher food cost percentages leave less profit. The next class will discuss methods for controlling food cost percentage to maximize profits.
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 discusses concepts related to food and beverage cost control. It begins by explaining that successful restaurant managers understand the importance of carefully monitoring costs like food, beverage, and labor costs, which typically represent 60-70% of total costs. The document then outlines learning objectives and defines various cost concepts like fixed, variable, and controllable costs. It also discusses sales concepts such as monetary terms like total sales and average check, and non-monetary terms like covers and seat turnover. Finally, the document introduces the cost control process and techniques like establishing standards and procedures.
This document discusses libraries providing downloadable and streaming media to patrons. It covers various purchasing models, available content from publishers/producers/distributors, compatible device formats, authentication and integration with library systems. The author believes more content will become available from more sources over time, circulation of digital materials will increase steadily, and compatibility with devices like Roku and Chromecast will improve. Questions are welcome and contact/source information is provided.
The document discusses committing to failure and how it can help organizations succeed. It defines the terms "goals" as what an organization wants to achieve, and "expectations" as how an organization perceives the world. It also references a presentation on embracing failure and how expectations can impact success.
This document summarizes factors that contribute to the appeal of various media formats for readers' advisory purposes. It discusses how appeal goes beyond plotlines and subjects to elements like pacing, characterization, and style. The document examines appeal factors for fiction books, nonfiction books, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, music, and video games. It also provides examples of analyzing the appeal factors of the TV show Downton Abbey.
This document discusses embracing failure in the library setting. It presents a process for trying new programs, setting goals and evaluation points, then learning from the results. This includes choosing a program, establishing goals and metrics for success or failure, implementing it, evaluating outcomes, and determining how to move forward by applying lessons learned. The overall message is that libraries should experiment often, accept that some efforts may fail, and use failure as an opportunity to improve future initiatives.
This document discusses options for digital content that libraries can offer patrons, including ebook platforms like Overdrive, 3M, and Axis360. It notes trends in ebook reading habits moving from dedicated e-readers to multi-function tablets. The document also covers streaming video options like Hoopla and trends in mobile app and online streaming usage. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of staying aware of new technology and usage trends to best meet patrons' needs.
This document provides an introduction to the concept of food cost. It defines food cost as the cost incurred to produce the food to be sold, expressed as a percentage of total sales. The formula for calculating food cost percentage is presented. Higher food costs or lower total sales will increase the percentage. Practical examples are provided to illustrate how higher food cost percentages leave less profit. The next class will discuss methods for controlling food cost percentage to maximize profits.
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 discusses concepts related to food and beverage cost control. It begins by explaining that successful restaurant managers understand the importance of carefully monitoring costs like food, beverage, and labor costs, which typically represent 60-70% of total costs. The document then outlines learning objectives and defines various cost concepts like fixed, variable, and controllable costs. It also discusses sales concepts such as monetary terms like total sales and average check, and non-monetary terms like covers and seat turnover. Finally, the document introduces the cost control process and techniques like establishing standards and procedures.
This document discusses libraries providing downloadable and streaming media to patrons. It covers various purchasing models, available content from publishers/producers/distributors, compatible device formats, authentication and integration with library systems. The author believes more content will become available from more sources over time, circulation of digital materials will increase steadily, and compatibility with devices like Roku and Chromecast will improve. Questions are welcome and contact/source information is provided.
The document appears to be notes from a presentation on different types of reader's advisory and appeal factors. It discusses how appeal factors can help readers find books with certain storylines, pacing, tones, and writing styles. It also provides examples of appeal divisions from Joyce's work and compares using Amazon recommendations versus a database like NoveList for finding read-alikes. In summary, the document outlines methods for using appeal factors in reader's advisory work and argues for the superiority of NoveList over other tools.
The document discusses strategies for libraries to attract young professionals aged 20-30. It recommends focusing programming efforts on casual events like book clubs held in coffee shops or bars. It also suggests hosting social events like speed dating and music nights. The document advises listening to what young patrons are interested in and letting them help shape the collection through recommendations. It stresses the importance of graphic novels and nontraditional materials to engage young adults.
The document provides information and recommendations for working with young professionals and millennials. It includes general information about millennials and generation X from various sources. It also lists some popular programming ideas for these groups such as book clubs, speed dating, and after hours events. For collection development, it recommends watching what media millennials engage with, getting their input on desired materials, trying graphic novels and new displays, and doing outreach in an open and honest manner.
This document provides tips and suggestions for libraries working with young professionals and hosting programs for them. It discusses keeping events casual and inclusive, providing conversation starters at speed dating events, getting extra staff for after hours events, and letting book clubs and other programs develop organically. The document includes many photos to illustrate different library programs and ends by thanking several librarians for their contributions.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively learn and teach eBook instruction. It emphasizes the importance of reading all available documentation, manuals, and information from other libraries. It recommends practicing with different devices and book formats to fully understand the eBook system. The document stresses that libraries should provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all patrons, such as interactive classes, lectures, and individual tutorials. One-on-one lessons are highlighted as allowing customized, hands-on learning but requiring significant staff time. Overall, the key steps are to read extensively, practice variety, and differentiate instruction for all users.
This document discusses eReaders and eBooks for libraries. It provides an overview of different types of eReaders such as those with eInk displays and tablet computers. It also discusses factors to consider when choosing an eReader like features, costs, and input from other libraries. The document concludes with tips for troubleshooting eReaders and where to find help, and provides contact information for follow up questions.
This document outlines a plan for libraries to provide reader's advisory services online by finding patrons where they are engaged on the internet. It recommends that libraries search for patrons on popular social networks and sites, engage with them by responding to posts and sharing relevant content, and use what they learn about patrons' interests to recommend books, movies and other materials tailored to each patron. The goal is to expand awareness of the library's resources and services by interacting with patrons in the online spaces they already frequent.
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International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
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The document appears to be notes from a presentation on different types of reader's advisory and appeal factors. It discusses how appeal factors can help readers find books with certain storylines, pacing, tones, and writing styles. It also provides examples of appeal divisions from Joyce's work and compares using Amazon recommendations versus a database like NoveList for finding read-alikes. In summary, the document outlines methods for using appeal factors in reader's advisory work and argues for the superiority of NoveList over other tools.
The document discusses strategies for libraries to attract young professionals aged 20-30. It recommends focusing programming efforts on casual events like book clubs held in coffee shops or bars. It also suggests hosting social events like speed dating and music nights. The document advises listening to what young patrons are interested in and letting them help shape the collection through recommendations. It stresses the importance of graphic novels and nontraditional materials to engage young adults.
The document provides information and recommendations for working with young professionals and millennials. It includes general information about millennials and generation X from various sources. It also lists some popular programming ideas for these groups such as book clubs, speed dating, and after hours events. For collection development, it recommends watching what media millennials engage with, getting their input on desired materials, trying graphic novels and new displays, and doing outreach in an open and honest manner.
This document provides tips and suggestions for libraries working with young professionals and hosting programs for them. It discusses keeping events casual and inclusive, providing conversation starters at speed dating events, getting extra staff for after hours events, and letting book clubs and other programs develop organically. The document includes many photos to illustrate different library programs and ends by thanking several librarians for their contributions.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively learn and teach eBook instruction. It emphasizes the importance of reading all available documentation, manuals, and information from other libraries. It recommends practicing with different devices and book formats to fully understand the eBook system. The document stresses that libraries should provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all patrons, such as interactive classes, lectures, and individual tutorials. One-on-one lessons are highlighted as allowing customized, hands-on learning but requiring significant staff time. Overall, the key steps are to read extensively, practice variety, and differentiate instruction for all users.
This document discusses eReaders and eBooks for libraries. It provides an overview of different types of eReaders such as those with eInk displays and tablet computers. It also discusses factors to consider when choosing an eReader like features, costs, and input from other libraries. The document concludes with tips for troubleshooting eReaders and where to find help, and provides contact information for follow up questions.
This document outlines a plan for libraries to provide reader's advisory services online by finding patrons where they are engaged on the internet. It recommends that libraries search for patrons on popular social networks and sites, engage with them by responding to posts and sharing relevant content, and use what they learn about patrons' interests to recommend books, movies and other materials tailored to each patron. The goal is to expand awareness of the library's resources and services by interacting with patrons in the online spaces they already frequent.
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International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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1. The
Latest
on
eReaders
eBooks
in
Libraries:
Subscription Models
Short-Term Lending
Single-User Access
Multi-User Access
"Popular" Titles*
Reference Titles
MARC Records
Downloadable
Online Access
"Ownership"
Bestsellers
Model**
eBooks
Models
eAudio
What We've Got
Overdrive x x x x x x x x x x
EBSCO eBooks x x x x x x x x x x x
GVRL x x x x x x
eBrary x x x x x x x x
Tumblebooks x x x x x x
What We're Getting
3M eBooks x ? x x ? x ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Axis 360
x ? x x ? x ? x x ? ? x ?
(B&T)
Freading x ? ? x ? x ? x x
* “Popular Titles” include non-reference, non-best sellers
**”Ownership” is consider akin to leasing an individual book and does not necessarily reflect ownership of the book itself
eReaders:
Types
of
eReaders:
eInk
(Touch
and
Navigational),
Tablet
(eReaders,
Tablet
Computers,
Handheld
Devices)
Popular
eReaders:
• eInk:
Amazon
Kindle
Keyboard,
Kindle
DX,
Kobo,
B&N
Nook*,
• eInk
Touch:
Kindle
Touch,
B&N
Nook
Touch,
Sony
Reader
Wifi,
Kobo
Touch,
Pandigital
Novel
• Tablet
eReaders:
Kindle
Fire,
B&N
Nook
Color,
Pandigital
Novel
Color
• Tablet
Computers:
iPad,
Xoom,
Pandigital
7
• Handheld
Devices:
iPod
Touch,
iPhone,
Android
Phone,
Blackberry
*
The
Barnes
&
Noble
Nook
(original)
has
an
eInk
screen
(non-‐touch)
with
a
color
touch
bar
on
the
bottom
eBook
Apps:
Popular
General
eBook
Apps:
Kindle,
iBooks,
Barnes
&
Noble,
Sony
Reader,
Google
Books,
Blio,
Bluefire,
Calibre,
Overdrive,
eBook
search
(searches
free
eBook
sites
for
the
book
you
want)
Fun
eBook
Apps
to
Try:
• “When
I
Grow
Up”:
Weird
Al’s
children’s
book
(06-‐11)
• “Toy
Story”:
Text,
Audio,
Video,
Coloring
Book,
Interactive
(04-‐10)
• Morris:
An
app
based
upon
a
movie
short.
Text,
audio,
fun!
(05-‐11)
• “Pillars
of
the
Earth”:
The
first
example
of
an
interactive
eBook
for
adults
–
video,
audio,
and
text
(07-‐10)
• “On
the
Road”:
The
full-‐text
of
Jack
Kerouac’s
book
with
added
features,
video,
audio,
and
images
(06-‐11)
• “Our
Choice”
by
Al
Gore
–
Best
example
of
an
interactive
eBook
for
adults.
Text,
Video,
Audio,
Interactive
(04-‐11)
The
Latest
on
eReaders
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