Library 
Management Today
a practical journal for library managers
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Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
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Volume 1 Number 2 AUGUST 1, 2010
Library Management Today
PUBLISHER: Robert H. Kieserman, MBA, MLIS
EXECUTIVE EDITOR Colette Meehan, MBA, MA
CONTRIBUTORS
Joan Barnes
Donna F. Ekart
Melodie Frankovitch
Michael Germano
Jessica Hudson
Jeff Scott
Paula Watson-Lakamp
Inside This Issue
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER AT THE NEXT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Bob Kieserman, Executive Director of The Library Management Institute, provides some tips on how any librarian can consider becoming a workshop presenter at a future national or regional library conference.
ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION SHARING AND WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS
Attorney and librarian Michael Germano discusses the importance of being upfront with your employees and maintaining open communication.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
HOW TO PARTNER WITH SPANISH SPEAKERS
Jeff Scott, a library administrator in California, discusses how to overcome the language barrier that often impedes communication within your library.
LIBRARY MARKETING & PROMOTION
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LIBRARY PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
The public relations/communications manager serves a very important role in the advancement of the library. Read the personal accounts of some of the country's leading library PR practitioners as they share what they do on a daily basis to support America's libraries.
FROM THE EDITOR
CAN WE REALLY LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER?
Executive Editor Colette Meehan looks at the lessons and examples that Barnes and Noble and Borders can share with libraries, and what libraries can, in turn, share with the popular bookstores.
LIBRARY MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF
click on book
Jessica Hudson reviews this new edition of the classic text from ALA Editions.
Interview with
Barbie Keiser
noted library consultant
Bob Kieserman, publisher of Library Management Today, chats with Barbie Keiser at the recent Library Management Institute Summer Conference, where she was one of the keynote speakers. Barbie is one of the most recognized library consultants in the country. Bob talks to her about her recent work both here in the United States and internationally.
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Coming this fall ...
LMI
Library Management Institute
Fall Mini-Conference
October 8, 2010
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Talented Contributors Wanted
We are anxious to receive your articles on the major management issues facing libraries today as well as news about your library. For information on submitting articles and news, click here
next issue:
September 7th
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