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!
- Advocacy for Libraries -- telling your story to media, elected officials and funders
- Acronyms and Abbreviations for Libraries
- American Indian Library Association
- American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Resources (ARRA)
- Annual Reports for New Mexico Public Libraries
- Basic Reference Resources
- Books by Mail
- Companion Guide for Library Directors and Staff
- Consulting Services
- Continuing Education
- Directory of New Mexico Libraries
- Electronic Discussion Lists for Librarians
- E-Rate
- Ethical Responsibilities
- Funding for Libraries -- Federal and State
- Funding for Libraries -- Private Sources
- GO BONDS - 2010
- Health Resources
- Hitchhiker
- Interlibrary Loan
- Interviewing Suggestions
- Library Laws of New Mexico
- Library Bill of Rights
- Library Board Fundamentals
- Library Calculator -- Value of the Library
- Library Construction and Renovation Projects
- Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (LBPH)
- Library Job Descriptions
- Magazines Online
- NewsBank
- Photos -- Using Photos Taken at Your Library
- Plans and Policies
- POLICY SAMPLES - Recommended Policies for Public Libraries
- Print and Online Resources for Librarians
- Professional Organizations
- Programs and Services for New Mexico Libraries
- Public Performance Rights for Films
- Questionnaires & Surveys
- Research Assistance
- Small & Rural Libraries -- Resources
- Subject Guide to NM Government Resources
- State Approved Vendors
- USA Patriot Act in the Library
- Youth Services