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Library management has become increasingly complex and challenging Institutional, societal, and technological changes have produced strong pressures for libraries to change the way they deal with their client groups, their governing bodies, and their internal operations.

The most obvious pressure for change is the altered library economy. The recent high rate of Inflation, the need to bring library salaries closer those of similar professions, and the dramatic Increase in costs of library materials have moved libraries from the period of growth that characterized the 1960s, to a period of stabilization and In many cases, decline. However, the economic troubles that beset libraries have some positive Implications. Libraries have been forced to re-examine and redefine their roles and to develop new systems and procedures for fulfilling those roles. And while the struggle to adapt to the new library economy continues substantive advancements have been made.

A second factor faced by most larger libraries is the dramatic change in the physical and organizational dimensions of libraries since the late 1940s. The amount of world publishing has grown exponentially during this period, and major academic and research libraries have attempted to maintain collection strengths by radically Increasing the size of their collections. This has led to multi-million dollar budgets, large staffs, new buildings, and Increased organizational complexity. The managerial process in turn has bad to become more sophisticated, more technical, and less directly personal in order to control this rapid growth. Managers have focused on the building and control of major research collections. The currently emerging period of retrenchment or decline offers new challenges requiring new organizational and managerial responses.

Another pressure fix change involves libraries' client groups, which have expanded in terms of diversified interests and have increased the intensity of their. demands. As a result, libraries' service requirements have tended to increase in both dimension and areas of specialization while net available resources have declined. A partial response to these pressures has been found In technological developments, which have produced at least potential for reduced costs in processing and cataloging materials and in operating some service functions such as circulation. But-organizational responses with more immediate and substantive impact still are required.

Finally, the changes in staffs' expectations and demands regarding their role In library organizations have forced management to move toward more open organizations. Library managers, like managers in other enterprises, find It Increasingly difficult to maintain control with traditional management styles Staff are demanding increased organizational attention to their personal and professional needs and are developing mechanisms for contributing meaningfully to organizational change and renewal. While this trend offers opportunities lor creative, positive change, it also creates' tensions and frustrations for library managers accustomed to more traditional modes of accountability, authority, responsibility, and decision-making.

The existence ol these pressures lor change is amply illustrated in library management literature. And while there are no final answers, the existence of these pressures and the profession's response to them have greatiy enriched the literature and have expanded the practitioner's understanding ol both the limits and the possibilities of dealing with the fundamental issues lacing library managers Approaches to these fundamental issues can be grouped in the following general categories management ol human resources.

— LIBRARY MANAGEMENT IN THE 1970'S. SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY, 1977

#libaries #library management #1970s

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3fitech · 4 months

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Digital Reading Revolution: Our Best Library Management Software!

A library management system is a software application designed for managing each aspect of a library's operations. It helps libraries in keeping track of newly published books as well as member-checked books and their due dates.

Every aspect of the management of your library is automated by this system. The most effective method for carefully organizing, managing, and keeping a large number of volumes is to set up a library management system.

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historyhermann · 9 months

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This is a post I wrote in May 2019 which examines the flawed ideas of a library manager named Justin Hoenke, also known by the monker "Justin the Librarian".

#librarians #libraries #library management #library managers #social media #wordpress #internet archive #2019

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infodreamvision · 9 months

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Koha Library System: Empowering Libraries with Open-Source Efficiency

In today's fast-paced digital world, libraries face the challenge of adopting modern technology while preserving their core mission of providing knowledge access to communities. Koha Library System, an open-source Integrated Library System (ILS), has emerged as a robust solution that empowers libraries of all sizes to efficiently manage their collections, streamline operations, and enhance user experiences. This article delves into the features, advantages, and impact of the Koha Library System in the contemporary library landscape.

Introducing Koha Library System:

Koha, a Maori word meaning "gift" or "donation," embodies the spirit of open-source collaboration. Developed in 1999 by a team of librarians led by Katipo Communications in New Zealand, Koha has evolved into a comprehensive ILS that continues to be maintained and enhanced by a global community of developers and library professionals.

Key Features and Functionality:

a. Web-Based Interface: Koha boasts a user-friendly, web-based interface, making it accessible from any device with an internet connection. This interface allows library staff and patrons to access the system seamlessly, promoting ease of use and efficient management.

b. Cataloging and Metadata Management: The system facilitates streamlined cataloging processes, enabling librarians to create, edit, and update bibliographic records with ease. It supports various metadata standards, enhancing data accuracy and consistency.

c. Patron Management: Koha offers comprehensive patron management tools, allowing libraries to register users, manage borrowing privileges, and track individual reading histories effectively.

d. Circulation and Acquisitions: The system simplifies circulation workflows, automating tasks like loan management, renewals, and holds. Additionally, Koha provides features for managing acquisitions and budgets, ensuring efficient procurement processes.

e. Reporting and Analytics: Koha equips libraries with reporting and analytics tools to gather insights into circulation patterns, item popularity, and other essential metrics. This data-driven approach aids in informed decision-making and resource optimization.

Advantages and Impact:

a. Cost-Effective: Being an open-source solution, Koha eliminates licensing fees and allows libraries to allocate their budgets more strategically, directing funds towards acquiring resources or expanding services.

b. Community Collaboration: The global community behind Koha actively collaborates on development, enhancements, and bug fixes. This community-driven approach ensures continuous improvement and timely responses to evolving library needs.

c. Customization and Flexibility: Libraries have the freedom to tailor Koha according to their specific requirements, such as implementing custom workflows or integrating with external systems. This adaptability enhances user experiences and operational efficiency.

d. Empowering Small and Medium Libraries: Koha's scalability makes it a valuable tool for libraries of all sizes. It offers smaller institutions the same level of functionality and support as larger ones, fostering inclusivity and resource-sharing among libraries.

Conclusion:

In the rapidly changing landscape of information management, the Koha Library System emerges as a beacon of open-source efficiency for libraries worldwide. With its user-friendly interface, extensive features, and collaborative community, Koha empowers libraries to deliver exceptional services, engage patrons, and adapt to the evolving needs of the digital age. By embracing the gift of Koha, libraries are equipped to thrive and remain at the heart of knowledge dissemination and community enrichment.

#Koha library system #Koha library #Library management system #D-space digital library system #RFID based library management system #Library management #d space library #Library system

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clairejozefa · 10 months

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https://edumium.co.zm/services.html

#School management software #virtual classes #student management #administrative management #library management

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winedark · 9 months

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27.07.23 // ruins by the seaside

#beehive whispers #photo #i love u raaaaain #i managed to find a copy of a book i've been looking for for aaaages #in a local bookshop!!#i couldn't even find it at my library or waterstones

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learnelle · 9 months

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The new semester has not yet started, but I have already lost count of the coffees. I’m looking forward to uni, I’ll be taking philosophy, french and psych statistics modules ☕️

#Also: my lovely hr manager sorted out this workspace in Paris for me 🥹 Now I can overindulge in free coffee twice a week 💃☕️#Studyblr #studyspo #study aesthetic #study inspiration #studying #bookblr #books & libraries #cottagecore #dark academia #light academia #Study space

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cupofteajones · 2 years

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Problems of an Overworked Librarian #214

The money spent on giveaways for patrons… (more…)

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#Librarian Problems #Librarians #Library Life #Library Management #Library Problems #Pay Fairly #Pay Rises #Poor Management #Problems of An Overworked Librarian #Salaries

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vmedulife10 · 2 years

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Need and features of Library Management

Top 10 features of an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), which is why every Educational Institution Should Invest in ILMS …

Educational Institutions may not resemble those of a few years ago. The way libraries provide numerous services has changed with cutting-edge technology like cloud, mobile, digital, and analytics have advanced.

Why should libraries operate in an antiquated fashion in a digital world where the education sector is attempting to automate its space? Managing thousands of books regularly and keeping track of their performance is a demanding chore. An Integrated

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can help you shift from manually run to automated libraries, making them more efficient and effective.

Features of the finest library management system software include:

Manage your Catalogue: Manage your catalog to keep track of what’s accessible in the library digitally. The books will be organized by title, subject, author, and publication date.Manage your Memberships: Manage the Memberships to keep track of the members’ information in a thorough database. Each user’s name, ID, and password are saved in the system. The system aids in determining the member’s track record.2.Manage Circulation of Books: Circular Management is taken care of to keep track of book movement. It is possible to track the position of any book at any given time. Any book’s whereabouts at any given time may be traced, therefore it has become simpler to locate misplaced or missing books. On a daily basis, information on books that need to be returned and those that are past due are provided.3.Management of one’s own resources: Users are supported to independently check-in and out books. Members can log in, search, select, issue, and return books using the library management system software of digital libraries.

4.Manage your Book Acquisitions: It is so pivotal to manage the book acquisitions as purchasing new books and digitizing them is a stressful task. Irrelevant and out-of-date books are removed from the library.

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Ghostlight!

"You came?" "You called."

Danny in trouble, Duke to the rescue! (Or it can be reversed!) Maybe they've been online friends or met in person once and bonded over both having all these unexpected powers. Slightly angst.

There was never a point when Danny thought he would need the panic button Duke gave him.

It was a sweet gesture, a way for Duke to show that he cared for Danny and wanted him to be safe. Never mind that Danny can take care of himself, heals quickly from most wounds, and has been the protector, not the protected, ever since the Accident. If it makes Duke feel better, than Danny was more than happy to keep it on him as a token of affection.

The cultists, however, caught him off guard.

Danny would be embarrassed about being nabbed off the streets so easily if the people who took him weren’t cultists lead by the daughter of a GIW agent, one who disapproved of the scientific approach the GIW took towards ectoplasmic entities and had turned to mystic arts as a way to defy her father. Which, usually, Danny would be all for striking out against the strict expectations of parents and their unwillingness to listen to their kids in any serious manner, but not this time. Not when it ends with him slowly waking up after they chloroformed him, curled up in some magic circle, surrounded by black candles and blue flame, and something in the air that smells of blood blossoms.

There are voices speaking, but he can’t make out what they’re saying over the pounding in his head, his heartbeat stuttering in his chest with each gasping breath he takes.

Whatever they’re doing, whatever’s got him bound in the circle, makes his blood feel like its been lit aflame, agony coursing through his veins. He tries to grit his teeth and bare it, but it doesn’t become any more manageable.

No, it gets worse the longer he’s awake.

Danny tries to move, tries to get to his feet, but all he can do is curl up tighter, a sob forcing its way out of his throat.

“I know you’ve got some connection to Phantom,” he hears someone say, both by his ear and so far away he can barely make out the words. Danny whines, trying to insist that they’re wrong, he’s got nothing to do with phantom, but the voice continues. “Come on, cooperate with us and this will end sooner for you. You can’t lie about this; you wouldn’t be feeling anything if there was no connection.”

A hand brushes against his forehead, burning hot, and Danny turns his face towards the ground trying to move away from it.

“I knew ghosts had to have some tie to the living world. And a living anchor would make the ghost stronger… If only dad would listen to me.” The voice sighs, and the words help him put the pieces together and realize this is the daughter of the GIW agent that came closest to finding him when he first ran to Gotham.

It’s been close to a year since then. He thought they’d stopped looking.

Really, he should have known better.

The hand leaves his forehead and he hears the leader bark out an order. Voices surround him, chanting, as they rise out of the dark.

A red glow begins to fall on everything, enough that Danny can see it through his barely open eyes. A shudder runs through him, and he feels his transformation try to begin.

NO, he thinks desperately. He tries to force it down but it fights against him. It’s agony, pain on a molecular level, the feeling of dying over and over and over again.

NO, he thinks, STOP I DON’T WANT TO DIE SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.

And then, unbidden, a single word rising in his mind. Duke.

Duke will help him if he knows Danny needs help. Duke has been kind and welcoming and helped Danny find his footing in Gotham, never judging and always quietly offering a hand in support. He’s the person Danny’s closest to in Gotham, someone dear to him, a light in the dark.

He gave Danny a panic button.

Contrary to popular thought, Danny isn’t an idiot. He knows Duke is the Signal. A few too many incidents where Duke had disappeared and the Signal appeared to save him tipped him off. It didn’t help that Duke acted the same in and out of costume, and he always, always grabbed Danny first at the elbow, then slid his hand down to his wrist.

Besides, who else gives panic buttons to their friends? Danny would have done the same to Sam and Tucker if they weren’t always attached at the hip. He’s a (former) teenage vigilante too, he knows how being involved in this kind of thing invites trouble into the rest of his life.

Duke can help him. He’s a hero. He’s saved Danny before.

He’s his friend. Danny trusts (wants to trust, so badly) that Duke will help him even when he’s not fully human, fully alive.

With trembling hands, he reaches into his jacket, to the panic button. It’s a simple necklace with an unassuming metal rectangle dangling off of it. It’s flat and thin, but the top gives way to a button that Danny clicks three times in quick succession.

He waits a moment, trying to breathe through the pain, and clicks it three times again.

Please hurry, Duke, he thinks, hand falling limply to the ground.

“Let’s try this, instead,” the leader says, and the chanting falls to a quiet murmur to give way to her voice as she begins reciting something.

It starts at his feet. They cramp up suddenly, then pain crackles up his bones like lightning, digging deep into him. It feels as if a thousand knives dig into his abdomen, cutting in deep and twisting.

Danny chokes on his breath, then screams, trying futilely to scramble away. All it does is make him writhe on the ground, back arching enough that he can feel the strain of it on his spine, but it doesn’t matter because he’s forcing down his transformation again, smothering Phantom as much as he can.

His breath mists out before him. His fingers go numb, frost spreading across the floor.

Tears slip down his face as Danny pants for breath.

It hurts. It hurts like nothing has ever hurt before, but he refuses to give in. If they find out he’s Phantom, they’ll only do worse.

Please, he thinks again, deliriously.

As if hearing him, a window shatters above him and the cultists break off in screams.

Forcing his eyes open, Danny squints through he tears and watches as the shadows around them rise up, roiling, and crash against the cultists. The force of it knocks them down, leaving them to claw desperately at their faces as the shadows cover their nose and mouths, cutting off their air. The leader is yelling, rage clear in her voice, shooting out magic spells at the Signal.

The Signal is usually a friendly figure. He’s safe, something whose meer presence makes people feel safe. His smile means everything’s alright and when it’s directed to Danny, he feels like nothing bad can ever happen to him again.

The Signal isn’t smiling now.

He’s furious, expressionless and stone cold, bashing away the spells with shadows or light, advancing on the leader like an avenging angel come to deliver justice.

He takes her out with hard hits, striking methodically. It’s not quick. She doesn’t get the kindness of being knocked out; no, he snaps a wrist, breaks her nose, slams her down on the ground and cuts off her air with a knee until her struggles die off and she’s left limp on the floor.

When he rises, surrounded by shadows still moving restlessly, illuminated only by the flicker blue flames of the candles, he should look terrifying.

All Danny feels is relief so sharp it worries him that his chest was cleaved in half without him noticing until now. He shivers against the floor, too weak to reach out to the Signal.

It’s a good thing he doesn’t have to.

The Signal picks him up with careful hands, checking him over for injuries.

“Duke,” Danny murmurs, slurring a bit. The torture is definitely at fault for it, but the sudden absence of all that pain doesn’t help him sound any more coherent. “You came.”

“You called,” Duke says, “Of course I came. I’ve been looking for you for hours. You never showed up for our study date and I know you always try to reach out if you can’t make it. I’m just sorry I didn’t find you sooner.”

“S’okay, ‘m not mad. Was scared, but you made it better. The panic button…”

“It’s how I found you. I’m so glad you were wearing it today.”

Danny tries to smile, but the most he can manage is a twitch of his lips before his head tips forward to rest against Duke’s armored shoulder. “I always wear it.”

Duke’s grip on him tightens for a moment, then he begins walking, taking Danny away from the magic circles and the prone bodies of the cultists who had watched him be tortured and decided to keep going. Danny shudders again, his entire body aching. His transformation is still fighting to come out, but it’s not as strong anymore.

“Let’s get out of here,” Duke says into his ear. “I’ll take you to the hospital.”

“No! No hospitals, please. I can’t let them know… they’ll find me…”

Duke shushes him soothingly, tucking him more securely against his chest. “Alright, Danny. No hospitals. But I am going to call Batman for a pick up to get you to one of the people we trust for medical care.”

“But Batman doesn’t work in the day.” Danny’s too exhausted to sound confused, but it must go through anyways. Duke laughs lowly, and the sound helps unwind the last of his nerves coiled up tight in fear.

“Danny, it’s well into the night. You were gone for hours. Longest hours of my life.”

“Sorry,” he mumbles,

“Don’t be, it’s not your fault. Hang on, Batman’s nearly here.”

In any other circumstance, Danny would be excited to meet another hero. Especially Batman, one of the original heroes of the modern age. But all he wants is to go somewhere safe so he can curl up and cry, then sleep for three days before he pretends to be a normal human again. Ideally, he’d stay with Duke until he felt safe again, but he doesn’t want to take Duke away from the city that needs him.

His ears perk up a bit when he hears the smooth rumble of an engine stop in front of them. A door opens with a click without Duke needing to grab the handle, and then Danny is carefully being deposited in the back seat.

“Wait,” he says, trying to grab for Duke’s arm only to have his fingers fumble and grab nothing. Duke doesn’t move away, though, and instead grabs Danny’s seeking hand. “Stay? Please? I just—” his voice shudders, cracks, fractures apart. “I just want to feel safe.”

There’s a pause, a stillness in the air, before Duke says, “Okay. I’ll stay.” And then he’s sliding into the backseat, pulling Danny in to lean against him, curl into his embrace.

“Signal,” Batman’s low, gravelly voice says. There’s something in his tone that makes Danny tense up, prepared to take off, and his transformation pushes at his skin, ready to come out.

“He knows who I am, B,” Duke replies. “He’s trustworthy. Besides, just because he knows me doesn’t mean he knows you.”

“We will be discussing this later,” Batman says, dark promise in his voice. It’s just how he talks, Danny’s sure, too used to years of making himself the scariest thing in the dark. That doesn’t change the fact that Batman can be terrifying, and Danny can’t imagine he’ll take kindly to the fact that Danny knows Duke’s identity.

Fear slithers up his spine, and he can’t stop the transformation this time. The rings of white light flash over his body in a second, leaving Phantom in his place.

Danny lets go of his legs first, glad to be free from their aching weight, and without a body made of flesh and bone, the hurt begins to fade away until it’s just an unpleasant memory.

“What—” Duke starts to say just as Batman says, “Signal—”

They must have some sort of silent exchange. There’s only a heavy tension in the car and the barely audible rumble of the engine as they drive towards their destination, whatever it may be. Danny sinks into Duke some more, sighing in relief as a hand comes up to card through his wispy white hair.

“Danny,” Duke says, “What’s this?”

“It’s why they hurt me,” he mumbles against Duke’s chest. “It’s why they keep hunting me down. I want them to leave me alone. I’m tired.”

Embarrassingly, his voice cracks on the last word and more tears fall down his cheeks. He hears Duke move, and then hands, bare and gloveless, wipe his tears away with a gentleness that makes his heart ache.

“They won’t be able to hurt you again. You’ll be safe from now on, Danny, I swear it.”

“S’okay if I get hurt,” he says, “It always happens. Promise to save me if this happens again?”

“I’ll do whatever I can to make sure it doesn’t happen again. But if it does, then I promise to always save you. I gave you that panic button, didn’t I? As long as you keep it, I’ll always find you.”

“You’re a good person, Duke,” Danny says, voice falling quieter as his exhaustion catches up to him. “I’m glad I met you.”

He thinks he feels a soft touch to the top of his head. A kiss, maybe, though it’s not likely. But he wants comfort, and he’s endured a lot a pain so he allows himself to hope and be delusional. With the warm that spreads through him from Duke’s soft kiss to his head, Danny gives in to the siren call of slumber.

“Get some sleep, Danny,” Duke says, voice hushed. “I’ll stay with you as long as you need.”

I know, he doesn’t say, too tired to open his mouth again, You’re always here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

He falls asleep easily after that. There’s nothing in the world that can hurt him while he’s in Duke’s arms. He’s never been safer.

#ghostlights #dc x dp #dp x dc #dcxdp #dpxdc #dp x dc fanfic #dc x dp fic #prompt fill #my writing #didnt quite get into it but duke and danny bond after always being in the library together!! they decide to study together and grow close #danny def has a crush but hes stressing out abt too much to think much on it.duke is crushing HARD and flirts with him as both duke & signa #anyways danny has mentioned that he's running away from people who want to hurt him and is safe in gotham for now #hes absolutely going to have to answer a lot of questions after he wakes up in the batcave with duke asleep on a chair next to him #batman in that car ride worried abt the identity breach and then mentally practicing his shovel talk bc he knows duke and danny are gonna #end up together. they're just acting soooo close and enamoured and kinda like him and (literally so many options. all of them ig)#danny is going to wake up. freak out. be interrogated. be given protection. and get a date all before alfred manages to get him to eat #good for him :)#thanks for the prompt!!

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