The Bottom Line: Volume 21 Issue 2

An exponential smoothing model for predicting traffic in the library and at the reference desk

Mohammad Ahmadi, Parthasarati Dileepan, Sarla R. Murgai, Wendy Roth

The 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. Marcum

The 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 Steele

The 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 Linn

This 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 Fitsimmons

This 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 Maxymuk

The 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. Kieserman

This paper aims to explain the rules and regulations for using independent contractors in a library setting.