Add to ORKGFewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services—all at a time of record library usage. Don\u27t fret and fritter away scarce resources. Be frugal! In this book, library expert Carol Smallwood demonstrates that despite the obvious downsides, the necessity of doing business differently can be positive, leading to partnering, sharing, and innovating. This collection speaks to universal concerns, presenting creative and resourceful solutions from dozens of librarians representing a wide variety of institutions. The Frugal Librarian helps library professionals Find supplementary funding sources, including grants Save money by sharing resources, using tiered staffing for technical services, and imple...