About the book
Library work often involves coordinating projects with many tasks and many stakeholders where cost and time limitations can be seen as opportunities. Effective project management is worth learning!
This book provides library staffers at every level--whether in public, academic, school or special libraries--with the basic tools of project management so that they can gain confidence and an expectation of success. Part I covers the terminology, the philosophy, the resource management and the return on investment of project management. Part II introduces the basics of the methodology designed by the Project Management Institute. Part III discusses practical techniques for specific types of library projects, gives an introduction to agile management, features success stories in library project management and describes available software. The book includes many examples of project management.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Editions of Project Management for Libraries
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786496068
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476617657
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Library work often involves coordinating projects with many tasks and many stakeholders where cost and time limitations can be seen as opportunities. Effective project management is worth learning!
This book provides library staffers at every level--whether in public, academic, school or special libraries--with the basic tools of project management so that they can gain confidence and an expectation of success. Part I covers the terminology, the philosophy, the resource management and the return on investment of project management. Part II introduces the basics of the methodology designed by the Project Management Institute. Part III discusses practical techniques for specific types of library projects, gives an introduction to agile management, features success stories in library project management and describes available software. The book includes many examples of project management.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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What is Project Management for Libraries about?
Library work often involves coordinating projects with many tasks and many stakeholders where cost and time limitations can be seen as opportunities. Effective project management is worth learning!
This book provides library staffers at every level--whether in public, academic, school or special libraries--with the basic tools of project management so that they can gain confidence and an expectation of success. Part I covers the terminology, the philosophy, the resource management and the return on investment of project management. Part II introduces the basics of the methodology designed by the Project Management Institute. Part III discusses practical techniques for specific types of library projects, gives an introduction to agile management, features success stories in library project management and describes available software. The book includes many examples of project management.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Project Management for Libraries?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Library and information sciences / Museology > Library and information services
Where can I read a sample of Project Management for Libraries?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786496068
How long is Project Management for Libraries and how many pages does it have?
Project Management for Libraries has 228 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Project Management for Libraries?
Robin A. Buser
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Project Management for Libraries is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786496068) and pdf(ISBN 9781476617657)
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