Local government and its services -- Public administrators -- The design of an organization -- Power and politics in organizations -- Budgeting -- Planning -- Human resources and personnel -- Communicating in the public realm -- Councils, boards, and commissions -- Working in teams -- Solving problems and making decisions -- Facilities management -- Knowing the community -- Public policies -- Implementing organizational change.
Summary:
"This book is intended to present a quick and informative look at public administration principles and how they are often applied in public institutions, particularly the public library environment"--P. xi.
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