[LM_NET] TARGET: Library Consultants

[SBrisco <sbrisco021@CHARTER.NET>]

Have any of you used "library consultants" to help identifying problems and
providing reports for your school boards or school districts?  I am
interested in knowing if you had a group of professionals that came to
evaluate your programs and offer suggestions, advice, and guidance in
correcting errors or problems or if you had individual professionals who
came in to review your library programs.

I know that many of you may have district librarians who oversee these types
of projects; however, for those in smaller schools or for those who may not
be able to afford the services of a library consultant / company, what did
you do?

I am also interested in learning how much time was involved with the
consultants (how long did they work with you in your library--did they work
with you or others?), how much did it cost, and was the service useful after
you received the report (in other words, did they mirror your requests,
complaints, or problems or did they share information that you did not
realize was available or offer solutions that you weren't aware of at the
time)?

Any information on this would be helpful.  I will post a HIT if anyone is
interested.

Thanks!

~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco021@charter.net

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