The Bottom Line: Volume 21 Issue 2
Table of contents
An exponential smoothing model for predicting traffic in the library and at the reference desk
Mohammad Ahmadi, Parthasarati Dileepan, Sarla R. Murgai, Wendy RothThe purpose of this study is to develop a mathematical model that can be used to forecast the number of individuals who enter the library as well as the number of patrons that…
Collection building barter: a proposal
James W. MarcumThe purpose of this paper is to look at the sustainability of collections within libraries and suggest a means for maintaining this.
Advocating and mooching: practical savings plans
Kirstin SteeleThe purpose of the paper is to share practical ideas about acquiring more and varied library resources in spite of a flat budget.
Getting onto the agenda
Mott LinnThis paper aims to argue that when managing strategically it is important to consider how to get one's priorities onto the institution's agenda.
Time management part I: goal setting as a planning tool
Gary FitsimmonsThis paper aims to establish the leadership quality of good time management as the second of the “leadership performance standards” introduced in the first installment of this…
23 Things and more
John MaxymukThe purpose of this paper is to look at social networking aspects of Web 2.0 and how they might relate to libraries and library education.
Issues in library human resources management
Robert H. KiesermanThis paper aims to explain the rules and regulations for using independent contractors in a library setting.
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0888-045Xe-ISSN:
2054-1724ISSN-L:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Professor Susanne Durst