Book Review: Running a Small Library: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, 2nd ed.

Abstract

Running a Small Library provides a plethora of ideas for librarians working in various types of libraries. Small libraries are found all over the country, and Moorman considers them to be “the backbone of our information society and an essential component of a democratic society” (vii). Therefore it is important to provide helpful resources to help library directors serve their communities. This book focuses on challenges and responsibilities unique to directors of small libraries who, due to limited budgets and staffing, often must wear many hats and cross-train on nearly all of the tasks that are performed in the library. This book also includes sections written by experienced librarians who provide ideas for running the small library.