Zusammenfassung
In this unconventional management book, author Susan Carol Curzon presents a different take on traditional library management tools. Through personal narrative and anecdotes from other working professionals, Curzon presents the many everyday challenges one meets as a library manager:
• The unwritten rules, strategies, and bits of wisdom only learned on-the-job
• Behavioral nuances
• Political strategies
• Mentor-like advice
• Subtle communication codes
Regardless of the professional setting, management is management and wisdom is wisdom. What Every Library Director Should Know is the insider’s view of vital actions, behaviors, and strategies needed to succeed in every type of library.
This second edition has been significantly revised to emphasize diversity, inclusion, remote work, and virtual services.
Schlagworte
Library Management library administration Nonprofit Management Public Library Directors Public Library Management Being a Library Director Academic Library Director Academic Library Management Library Directors- 1–2 Introduction 1–2
- 3–10 1. At the Helm 3–10
- 25–60 3. Engaging Staff 25–60
- 95–106 6. Dollar Sense 95–106
- 145–152 10. Changing Times 145–152
- 153–166 11. Transitions 153–166
- 173–174 A Final Word 173–174
- 175–178 Index 175–178
- 179–180 About the Author 179–180
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- „... process surrounding death? Yes, there is, and it is important for every library director to know what ...” „... 1319A Death in the LibraryEmotional ImpactThe Dying ColleagueDying in the LibrarySharing the ...” „... NewsAttending the FuneralPractical ConcernsA Grateful LibraryThe Year AfterWhen a Family Member of Staff ...”
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