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Before the Ballot

Building Political Support for Library Funding

By: John Chrastka,Patrick “PC” Sweeney

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Before the Ballot

Building Political Support for Library Funding

By: John Chrastka,Patrick “PC” Sweeney

Let’s be blunt: library funding is political. And the struggle to secure funding is ongoing; the work that librarians need to do to influence local politics doesn’t just pop up in the few months before Election Day. It should span the years before or between elections. The authors’ previous book Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding targeted library ballot committees and advocacy organizations. But their new book speaks directly to librarians, library staff, and boards. It is designed to help library leaders understand and navigate the political nature of their work in the years leading up to a ballot measure or political initiative. Sharing the tools and tactics developed by their organization EveryLibrary, the nation’s first and only Political Action Committee for Libraries, in this book they discuss how the day-to-day work of librarians, their communications with the public, and their roles and responsibilities in the community can help increase the willingness of public and local elected officials to support funding libraries through taxes; guide readers through the practical side of running a public-facing Informational Communications Campaign for their library before Election Day; explain the concept of surfacing, the important groundwork of occupying a strong and positive space in the community during the years before and between ballot measures; demonstrate why surfacing is one of the most crucial steps a library can take to build and maintain support; share the most recent data insights into voter attitudes about libraries and librarians; show how libraries can coordinate internally to build new external partners; offer advice on finding, activating, and holding onto supporters; and discuss the path to the ballot with practical insights about how to get onto the ballot. This essential resource is filled with concrete steps that librarians, library staff, and boards can take to ensure that political support is there when they need it the most.

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American Library Association

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0838917798

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9780838917794

Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding

By: Patrick “PC” Sweeney,John Chrastka

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Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding

By: Patrick “PC” Sweeney,John Chrastka

As the saying goes, all politics is local. And 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the will of local politicians and, in turn, from local voters. So it's urgent that librarians, library supporters, and anyone interested in running an election or campaign for a library understand the strategies, resources, and tactics necessary for positive political action. Whether election day is four months away or four years away, there are immediate steps library leaders and local library ballot committees should take to help secure a successful ballot initiative later. Written by two experienced library campaigners, this action-driven manual for anyone running a political campaign for libraries dives into proven successful campaigning techniques for rural, suburban, and urban settings;expert analysis on how political perceptions are formed, how political power works, and ways libraries can reach funding or political goals;starting the discussion internally;the right approach to setting up the committee structure, and identifying the core leadership team for the committee;tips on networking, cultivating good relationships with the power players in the community, and building a winning coalition;canvassing and direct voter contact;responding effectively to opposition, including voters who habitually resist taxes or library funding increases;the differences between paid media and earned media; andbest practices for marketing and message development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and other key areas. Filled with easy to follow strategies, this book will guide ballot committees, librarians, trustees, and library advocates through the process of winning an election for funding their library. LIS students will also benefit from the early exposure to political literacy skills provided by this book.

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289

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American Library Association

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0838915566

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9780838915561

CompTIA RFID+ Study Guide

Exam RF0-101

By: Patrick J. Sweeney, II

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CompTIA RFID+ Study Guide

Exam RF0-101

By: Patrick J. Sweeney, II

This comprehensive study guide thoroughly covers the CompTIA RFID+ exam, the only certification offered for radio frequency identification (RFID), the technology that is rapidly gaining popularity and is expected to completely replace bar codes. Your study will focus on interrogation zone basics, testing and troubleshooting, standards and regulations, tag knowledge, design selection, installation, site analysis, RF physics, and RFID peripherals. The accompnaying CD-ROM provides two bonus exams, a detailed glossary of terms, and a searchable PDF of the book.

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342

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John Wiley & Sons

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047004232X

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9780470042328

Outsider Leadership

Insights and Interviews from Business Leaders

By: Chris O'Riordan,Felicity Kelliher,Patrick C. Flood,Malcolm Higgs

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Outsider Leadership

Insights and Interviews from Business Leaders

By: Chris O'Riordan,Felicity Kelliher,Patrick C. Flood,Malcolm Higgs

Encompassing interviews with managing directors and CEOs, this book explores the role of business outsiders as leaders. Viewing the term ‘outsider’ in a broad sense, the book considers leader background, perspective, gender, training and family membership and examines the implications, challenges and benefits brought by outsider leaders to their respective business environments. The authors explore questions and themes such as how outsider leaders can enrich an organisation, the importance of relationships and adopting a ‘hybrid’ approach, illuminated by interviewee perspectives. Introducing discussion and analysis through these narratives, Outsider Leadership distils commonalities to frame understanding of their experiences.

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251

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Springer

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3319974637

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9783319974637

RFID For Dummies

By: Patrick J. Sweeney, II

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RFID For Dummies

By: Patrick J. Sweeney, II

Many companies have asked suppliers to begin using RFID (radio frequency identification) tags by 2006 RFID allows pallets and products to be scanned at a greater distance and with less effort than barcode scanning, offering superior supply-chain management efficiencies This unique plain-English resource explains RFID and shows CIOs, warehouse managers, and supply-chain managers how to implement RFID tagging in products and deploy RFID scanning at a warehouse or distribution center Covers the business case for RFID, pilot programs, timelines and strategies for site assessments and deployments, testing guidelines, privacy and regulatory issues, and more

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118054474

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9781118054475

Corwyl

Village of the Wood Elves

By: Christina Stiles,Patrick Sweeney

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Corwyl

Village of the Wood Elves

By: Christina Stiles,Patrick Sweeney

This companion book to Bow & Blade fully details a wood elf village designed to fit easily in any fantasy campaign setting. The remote tree-top village makes an excellent home base for a wilderness-based campaign, or an exotic place for existing characters to visit. The current political and religious crisis offers a starting point for play, while the many adventure seeds and plot hooks ensure that Corwyl will remain interesting for the life of the campaign. In addition to over 40 fully detailed NPCs and a complete description of the village, Corwyl includes supporting source material like new classes, feats, and spells. Corwyl: Village of the Wood Elves has something to offer any d20 fantasy campaign.

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100

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1932442154

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9781932442151

How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, 2nd edition: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great

By: Herb Greenberg,Patrick Sweeney

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How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, 2nd edition: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great

By: Herb Greenberg,Patrick Sweeney

The sales management classic—updated for today’s competitive business environment Advanced digital technologies, the breakdown of traditional business barriers, and increased customer empowerment have transformed the sales profession. The future now belongs to salespeople who deeply understand, embrace, and take advantage of these unprecedented changes to enhance their relationships with their customers. What does this mean for you? You absolutely need these people on your team to succeed. And this fully updated edition of How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer will show you how to find them, attract them, and retain them. It’s the key to maintaining the competitive edge now and in the future. Written by the CEO and president of Caliper, one of the world’s leading management consultancies, How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, Second Edition, delivers the proven game plan their company has used to power growth for SAP, Avis Budget Group, and thousands of other clients. Updated and revised for the age of the digitally connected customer and expanded to cover global and remote leadership topics, this one-of-a-kind guide gives you essential strategies to: Recruit and evaluate candidates via social media and other platforms Spot the qualities of top performers—and make sure the entire sales team has them Set realistic coaching goals Understand the psychology of “A” players, so you can give these stars what they need to succeed When you know how to hire, onboard, coach, motivate, and lead a powerful sales team, nothing can stop you. How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer is the essential playbook for long-term sales success. Praise for How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer: “We wouldn’t hire a salesperson without Caliper’s advice. If you’re concerned about recruiting the right person and driving increased profitable sales, you’ve got to read this book!” —Thomas M. Gart land, President, North America, Avis Budget Group, Inc. “This book has changed my life and, more importantly, it has changed the lives of many of my customers.” —Peter Smith, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hearts On Fire “Caliper can dramatically improve your ability to hire and develop top performers. If you want to increase sales, read this book before your competition gets a hold of this gem.” —Gerhard Gschwandtner, Founder and Publisher, Selling Power “There is no better book on hiring and developing top performing salespeople.” ,b>—Ron Rubin, Minister of Tea (Owner), The Republic of Tea “This book should be on the desk of anyone interested in creating the best sales organization possible.” —Sean Sweeney, President, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia Insurance Companies “A must read. This book can save you a lot of wasted time and energy, while increasing your success rate dramatically.” —Alyson Brandt, Executive Vice President, General Manager Americas, The Forum Corporation To discover your defining qualities, take Caliper’s free, in-depth personality profile and receive a developmental guide pinpointing the qualities that distinguish you, along with suggestions for developing your potential.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071791647

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9780071791649

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Before the Ballot

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Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding

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CompTIA RFID+ Study Guide

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Outsider Leadership

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RFID For Dummies

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Corwyl

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How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, 2nd edition: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great

How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, 2nd edition: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great

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