Risk And Entrepreneurship In Libraries

Download or read book Risk and Entrepreneurship in Libraries written by Pamela Bluh and published by Assoc for Libr Collections & Tech Svc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Entrepreneurial Librarian written by Mary Krautter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old image of an entrepreneur as a scrappy, independent risk-taker has been replaced by the reality of individuals incorporating innovative ideas in more traditional settings. This collection of essays illustrates how librarians are infusing entrepreneurial principles in a variety of arenas, including public, private, academic, and special libraries. It chronicles how entrepreneurial librarians are flourishing in the digital age, advocating social change, responding to patron demands, designing new services, and developing exciting fundraising programs. Applying new business models to traditional services, they eagerly embrace entrepreneurship in response to patrons' demands, funding declines, changing resource formats, and other challenges. By documenting the current state of entrepreneurship in libraries, this volume upends the public image of librarians as ill-suited to risky or creative ventures and places them instead on the cutting edge of innovations in the field.

Download or read book Risk and Insurance Management Manual for Libraries, Updated written by Sally Alexander and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst uncertain times rife with challenges and potential catastrophes, prudently managing risk will bolster your library's resilience in the face of adversity. And by being attentive to lowering risk, you’ll help keep insurance costs in check. This succinct manual for trustees and administrators offers straightforward guidance for designing and implementing a library risk management program. You’ll get succinct advice on such essentials as - the five major areas of risk and loss for libraries, with an overview of the types of property and casualty coverage common to most libraries; - how to determine if the new framework of enterprise risk management is right for your library; - elements of a good risk policy statement; - tips for determining the value of your collection, plus a sample risk assessment template; - the most library-relevant portions of the National Fire Code; - insurance considerations for remodeling or construction projects; - advice on cybersecurity and handling cyberattacks; - setting up an emergency response team that is ready when disaster threatens; - developing a financial plan that assures uninterrupted service despite adverse conditions; and - guidance on the paperwork a claims adjuster will require. This to-the-point resource will lead you onto the best path to safeguarding your library’s assets and future.

Download or read book Risk Management for Enterprises and Individuals written by Baranoff and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Business Man's Library--Volume [1]-10. ... written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians written by Arne J. Almquist and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a great idea for an innovation in your library? From idea to execution, this book provides the information necessary to help you to become an intrapreneurial star at your library. Have you ever presented an idea to your boss and had it so firmly rejected that you never want to suggest anything again? Do you feel locked into a rigid hierarchy where bureaucracy has strangled all innovation? Are you motivated to shake things up in your organization to improve it, but are afraid of drowning in the waves you'll create? This book explains how any individual can be an effective change agent in his/her library, addressing topics such as getting started, handling difficult situations, creating partnerships both within and outside of your organization, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, and maintaining momentum with initiatives. Written by librarians who are both experienced entrepreneurs/intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians: How to Be a Change Agent in Your Library explains what being a library intrapreneur is all about: being empowered to find innovate ways to increase impact, grow resources, and develop new methods of leveraging the skills and perspectives of librarianship to enable the survival of libraries—all while enjoying your job more. The chapters guide readers through the intrapreneurial process—from writing a plan and selling it to administrators and other stakeholders, to securing funding for the idea and actualizing the plan—and answers tough questions such as "How do I let my clients know what my library can offer?", "How do we compete with the Internet?", and "How do I gain support for our services in a time of budget cuts?" This book will be a priceless resource for all librarians regardless of experience level or type of library as the principles and guidelines described are universal.

Download or read book Some Principles of Business-like Conduct in Libraries written by Arthur Elmore Bostwick and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: