Leading in the New Academic Library Contributor(s): Albitz, Becky (Editor), Avery, Christine (Editor), Zabel, Diane (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440851131 ISBN-13: 9781440851131 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $59.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Administration & Management |
Dewey: 025.197 |
LCCN: 2017002397 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.79 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Academic libraries and librarianship have dramatically evolved in recent years--in everything from their collections and facilities to their relationships with faculty and internal and external partners. These changes demand different mindsets and new skills on the part of librarians. This book explains how the quality of leadership is the key component of successfully implementing innovative service and practices--and as a result, of the success of the library itself. To that end, it offers practical guidelines for implementing leadership principles and achieving success in this evolving culture. Coedited by a team of three highly experienced academic librarians, Leading in the New Academic Library gives actionable advice regarding subjects like helping staff gain new competencies, leading from the middle, and succession planning. The content also addresses hot topics such as the academic library's new role, the integration of IT into library organization and infrastructure, making data-driven decisions, renovating a library space to meet changing user needs, and collaborating with internal as well as external partners. |