| Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success Contributor(s): Hakala-Ausperk, Catherine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0838910688 ISBN-13: 9780838910689 Publisher: ALA Editions OUR PRICE: $51.48 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Business & Economics | Management Science |
| Dewey: 023.9 |
| LCCN: 2010014047 |
| Series: ALA Guides for the Busy Librarian |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.21 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Moving into a library management position can feel like a daunting and solitary pursuit. Graduate courses in management are expensive and hard to find. To help library managers improve their skills and acumen, renowned speaker and trainer Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-study guide to the dynamic role of being a boss. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this workbook - Covers major management topics such as success with stakeholders, staffing, customer service, planning, funding, leadership, and more - Offers an inexpensive alternative to seminars and classroom instruction - Requires an investment of as little as an hour per week, and is completely self-paced - Includes challenging questions and exercises, and a Web-based template to record learning progress Suitable for all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to library directors, this book lays out a clear path to learning the essentials of being a great boss. |
