New Mexico State Library

Librarians' Toolkit


The Librarians' Toolkit brings together resources that can inform your approach to everyday management tasks.  Best practices form the basic "tools" in this kit, and include information about planning, policies, job descriptions, ethics, professional organizations and networking -- and more!

 

 

 

  1. Advocacy for Libraries -- telling your story to media, elected officials and funders
  2. Acronyms and Abbreviations for Libraries
  3. American Indian Library Association
  4. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Resources (ARRA)
  5. Annual Reports for New Mexico Public Libraries
  6. Basic Reference Resources
  7. Books by Mail
  8. Companion Guide for Library Directors and Staff 
  9. Consulting Services
  10. Continuing Education
  11. Directory of New Mexico Libraries
  12. Electronic Discussion Lists for Librarians
  13. E-Rate
  14. Ethical Responsibilities
  15. Funding for Libraries -- Federal and State
  16. Funding for Libraries -- Private Sources
  17. GO BONDS - 2010
  18. Health Resources
  19. Hitchhiker
  20. Interlibrary Loan
  21. Interviewing Suggestions
  22. Library Laws of New Mexico
  23. Library Bill of Rights
  24. Library Board Fundamentals
  25. Library Calculator -- Value of the Library
  26. Library Construction and Renovation Projects
  27. Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (LBPH)
  28. Library Job Descriptions
  29. Magazines Online
  30. NewsBank
  31. Photos -- Using Photos Taken at Your Library
  32. Plans and Policies
  33. POLICY SAMPLES - Recommended Policies for Public Libraries
  34. Print and Online Resources for Librarians
  35. Professional Organizations
  36. Programs and Services for New Mexico Libraries
  37. Public Performance Rights for Films
  38. Questionnaires & Surveys
  39. Research Assistance
  40. Small & Rural Libraries -- Resources
  41. Subject Guide to NM Government Resources
  42. State Approved Vendors
  43. USA Patriot Act in the Library
  44. Youth Services