Publisher's Synopsis
This thoroughly research book presents a historical review of five of the most prestigious private libraries in the United States. In addition to presenting the rich historical information, Bergman analyzes how these five nonprofit organizations managed the pressures of change faced by all nonprofit organizations. He examines the financial pressures, new demands for access and democraticization, and the common trAnds the organizations faced while coping with change.By offering a thorough understanding of the five libraries––representing a microcosm of the nonprofit sector––the authors provide valuable lessons for directors, managers, and board members of all nonprofits who are coping with the inevitability of change within their organizations.
