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Author
Publisher
Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
New technology and aging buildings are making library facility management more complex and difficult than ever before. Many librarians have inherited buildings that not only need to be retrofitted for today's technology, but also require repair and replacement of basic systems. The handbook was written by a Director and a professional facilities manager to provide the practical advice, techniques, and solutions library managers need to ensure that...
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
"This book conveys the rich study findings about leadership in the profession based on case studies and scenario plans written by doctoral students in the Simmons program in Managerial Leadership in the Information Professions, and takes the lessons from this research to advocate further research in library and information science"--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"In an information landscape where change is the status quo, difficult conversations come with the territory. Being a library leader means knowing how to confidently steer these conversations so that they lead to productive results instead of hurt feelings, resentment, or worse. Employees in a library will also encounter conflict, especially during times of change. Using a step-by-step process, this book walks readers through learning the skills to...
Author
Publisher
Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"More than ever, funding agencies are looking for cost effectiveness. Sound data analytics is the foundation for making an evidence-based case for library programs, in addition to guiding myriad organizational decisions, from optimizing operations for efficiency to responding to community needs for customer satisfaction. Designed to be useful for novices as well as those with a background in data, this book introduces the basics of the Six Sigma framework...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Being a frontline advocate requires vision, a deep understanding of the workings of the library, and a plan of relationship building and communication. Any advocacy effort will be unsuccessful without data and statistics. Data that speaks to your point is difficult to refute, and being prepared with easily accessible data lends greater authority to you and your message.
52) The librarian
Author
Publisher
Ebury Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The day I had my interview for my library position was the day I decided that I shouldn't die. Allie Morgan is a woman in crisis. Having recently dropped out of her dream career due to mental illness, she's decided that life is no longer worth living and is set to end it when she receives a phone call from the local library, offering her a job. There and then she decides to postpone suicide and give the role a try. What Allie doesn't expect is for...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian will help you recognise and implement specific behaviours and actions librarians can use to successfully drive projects forward, institute new services or revamp old ones, and establish key relationships both inside and outside of the library. Each behaviour or trait covered can be either developed or strengthened within an individual or team. The book features practical tips to build skills in each topic area. Examples...
Author
Series
How-to-do-it manuals for libraries volume no. 3
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Building on the model of her bestselling book Be A Great Boss, Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-guided tool to the dynamic role of team-building. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this workbook will show you how to: Manage staff across different age groups and skill sets; Improve communication between team members; Mentor other staff members; Keep your team organized in a culture...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Post-Pandemic Library Handbook provides an approach for re-opening, re-engineering and redesigning library facilities, resources, services and staff. American Library Association Past-President Julie Todaro developed this Handbook to provide a path forward for all types and sizes of libraries. She uses narrative and technical writing (with dozens of checklists, examples, recommendations and 30+ tables) to take a detailed look at where we are...
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Sharing organizational knowledge supports onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and the day-to-day smooth functioning of the workplace. So why are the procedures, policies, and best practices for your organization often so hard to find? Although the term knowledge management might conjure up images of a bureaucratic labyrinth, essentially it means getting the right information to the right people at the right time. A lot of that information is embedded...
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