Leadership In Academic And Public Libraries
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Leadership in Academic and Public Libraries
Author | : Petra Düren |
Publsiher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2013-09-30 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781780633398 |
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In a time when libraries have to face constant change, this book provides examples and advises on how to lead when change is needed (for example, when quality management is implemented or when libraries have to merge or to relocate). Engaging with how constant change affects leadership in libraries and how leaders in libraries act in times of change, this book is aimed at practitioners and students of Library and Information Science (LIS) alike, and is based on both theory and expert interviews from leaders in academic and public libraries that are in the midst, or are now coming out of a process of change. Provides practical solutions for real change situations and problems in libraries Includes expert interviews Written by a professor with nine years experience as a member the management team for the German National Library of Science and Technology
Becoming a Library Leader
Author | : James M. Freedman |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Academic libraries |
ISBN | : 0838947670 |
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In three parts--Library Organizations and Academic Culture, The Seven Stages of Leadership Development, and Cultural Intelligence and Global Leadership--Becoming a Library Leader offers a wealth of resources to help you progress through the seven stages of leadership development: Understanding Yourself and Your Leadership Potential ; Emotional Intelligence and Leadership ; Vision and Strategy ; Leading with Intention ; What Leaders Really Do: Communicate and Change ; Correcting through Reflecting ; Mind-Set, Grit, and Resilience.
Academic Libraries and Toxic Leadership
Author | : Alma Ortega |
Publsiher | : Chandos Publishing |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2017-01-31 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780081006504 |
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Academic Libraries and Toxic Leadership examines a phenomenon that has yet to be seriously explored. While other so-called feminized professions, such as nursing, have been studied for their tendency to create toxic leadership environments, thus far academic librarianship has not. This book focuses on how to identify a toxic leader in an academic library setting, how to address toxic leadership, and how to work toward eradicating it from the organization. In addition, it discusses which steps can be used to prevent libraries from hiring toxic leaders. Presents original research based on a two-phase study about toxic leadership in academic libraries Demonstrates how to identify toxic leadership in libraries Shows how toxic leadership can manifest itself, providing the reader with steps to eradicate it
Leadership in Libraries
Author | : Maha Kumaran |
Publsiher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2012-02-23 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781780633084 |
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The efforts of ethnic-minority librarians to become leaders in Western libraries are an important topic for any librarian working towards becoming a leader, with issues such as cross-cultural leadership relevant for all aspiring librarians. Leadership in Libraries covers leadership in various areas, provides examples of successful minority leaders in different fields and statistical data on minorities and librarians in several countries. The title probes library school programs and their efforts to develop leadership skills among librarians in general, and among minority librarians in particular. The book begins by introducing the concept of ethnic-minority leadership, moving on in the first chapter to definitions by culture, profession, and gender. The next three chapters consider managers as leaders, leadership styles, skills, and leadership in school, public and academic libraries in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. The final chapter includes instances of bad leadership, and offers a conclusion. Presents information on learning and developing leadership skills Assesses current and relevant statistical data on minority librarians in Canada, US and UK Explores information on leadership related courses offered in library schools
Leadership in the Library and Information Science Professions
Author | : Mark Winston |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2013-12-19 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781135024017 |
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Safely guide your library into the new millennium! Like so much else in the information professions, leadership styles are being forced to change to meet the demands of technological innovation. Leadership in the Library and Information Science Professions is among the first books to focus on this increasingly important job qualification. It offers practical advice for developing strong, flexible, and creative leadership skills in yourself and your staff. This fascinating volume stresses the leadership needed to manage change. The essential skills taught here will help you update library services at a reasonable pace while preserving valuable low-tech alternatives. As one chapter recommends, “Every librarian at every level should have ready an answer-multiple answers-to the ubiquitous questions: Why do we still need libraries when everything is on the Web? How can you justify an expanding budget in the Internet Age?” Leadership in the Library and Information Science Professions offers fresh ideas for developing and using leadership skills, including: recruiting tips for identifying potential leaders staff training and development restructuring the organization to encourage full staff participation budget strategies for successful leaders issues of gender and ethnic diversity evaluating and assessing leadership Leadership in the Library and Information Science Professions is an essential resource for library administrators and staff. By developing your leadership skills and those of your staff, you can confidently face the hectic pace of change in the information sciences.
Library Leadership Your Way
Author | : Jason Martin |
Publsiher | : ALA Editions |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-06-12 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0838919057 |
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Author Jason Martin won't tell you how to be a leader. Instead, he’ll give you a roadmap and the tools to find it out for yourself, guiding you to discover why you want to lead, how you can best lead, and what your own unique leadership practice looks like.
Middle Management in Academic and Public Libraries
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2011-05-18 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781598846904 |
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Drawing from the contributions of 20 academic and public library middle managers, this book reveals knowledge, expertise, and insights on a variety of management topics and responsibilities. Conflict resolution. Professional development. Budget cuts. Mentoring and performance evaluations. Time management. Diversity and workplace culture. All of these topics—as well as many others—represent challenges for library middle managers. This unique resource provides the key insight needed to successfully advance a middle management career to the highest levels in librarian administration. Middle Management in Academic and Public Libraries examines managerial topics such as the balance of authority and responsibility as viewed by middle managers, views of middle managers engaged as youth services librarians, collaboration efforts between public and technical services, integrating modern technologies into library services, and recommended career ladder steps. Each of the 20 contributors shares his or her specific expertise, resulting in an engaging compilation of great depth and breadth containing the "pearls of wisdom" that an aspiring middle manager needs in an academic or public library setting.
Library Leadership in the United States and Europe
Author | : Libraries Unlimited |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 161069127X |
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