Practical Strategies for Library Managers - Softcover

Giesecke, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838907938 ISBN 13: 9780838907931

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2000

Synopsis

What does it take to succeed as a library manager? In this volume, librarian, author and management expert Joan Giesecke seeks to answer this question with practical and innovative strategies geared towards helping the reader set goals for their department and deliver first-rate library services.

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About the Author

Joan Giesecke, Ph.D., is Dean of Libraries at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. In addition to working at all levels of management within public, special, and academic libraries, she has developed training programs for managers. She holds a doctorate in public administration from George Mason University, a master's of library science from the University of Maryland, and a master's degree in management from Central Michigan University. She is former editor of Library Administration and Management and is author of Scenario Planning for Libraries and Practical Help for New Supervisors, both published by ALA Editions.

Reviews

Giesecke's practical guide will be useful for individuals who find themselves in beginning managerial positions. How you begin your position will set the tone for interactions within your department and by reading this book at the start of your job, you will be better prepared for your position. Among the survival tips offered by Giesecke, dean of libraries at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, are a time line for accomplishing and implementing your strategies, as well as practical guidelines for learning about your position, how to hold and conduct meetings, consulting with staff, making changes, analyzing the mission and goals, building good relationships, and working in the department. The author looks at traditional forms of managing and suggests ways to change styles to accommodate the 21st century, all in order to provide the best outcomes for individuals and the organization. Recommended for anyone in a beginning management position in all types of libraries. Marie Bruni, Huntington Memorial Lib., Oneonta, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838907938
• ISBN 13: 9780838907931
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112