Useless, except as a dust collector. Very poorly written, very poorly organized. The only thing worthwhile were the bibliographies at the end of each chapter which led me to better sources. ( )

It wasn't sheer torture to read, but only about two chapters actually contained any information that isn't just pure common sense to start with. ( )

As is the problem with many textbooks, this book explains its subject well, just not in an interesting fashion. Admittedly, many writers would have trouble making an explanation of budgeting processes (just to choose a topic) fascinating. I do want to give the authors credit for understanding their audience. At the end of the book, they talk about how most library science students don't intend on becoming managers and that many of them have really negative feelings about managing. (They figure students should study management anyway, since most librarians will have to manage someone at some point in their careers). ( )

Required for a graduate class. Way too many chapters were devoted to common-sense management as opposed to valuable information about laws. Also it could have been more interestingly written. ( )

Surprisingly enjoyable read about management strategies applied in a library setting. ( )