When Your Library Budget Is Almost Zero

Tight budgets and limited staff need not prevent librarians from taking positive action. This practical guide is designed to help them face the budget gap, learn why it exists and plan an appropriate course of action within budgetary constraints. Chapters cover basic mission statements and evaluation, library management and operations, resources, public relations, and fund-raising. With the restricted financial condition of many libraries today, this book aims to provide a welcome resource for school libraries, small libraries, library schools and library administrators.