This book explains the concept of adding value and shows staff at libraries and other organizations why they need to take steps now to ensure they are adding new value to their communities—whether it be a local town or neighborhood, a faculty and student body, or a school.

• Helps managers and administrators create long-range plans for sustainability and growth

• Offers real-life models of libraries that have successfully implemented concepts of the value-added organization

• Fills a gap in the literature as the only book written specifically for librarians on the topic of adding value

• Presents important information and guidance for those who work in all types of libraries, archives, and museums as well as administrators, board members, and other stakeholders who are interested in the future of these vital community resources