The Art of People Management in Libraries: Tips for Managing Your Most Vital Resource

James McKinlay/ Vicki Williamson

ISBN 10: 1843344238 / ISBN 13: 9781843344230

Published by Chandos Publishing, 2010

About this Item

1st edition. 200 pages. 9.06x6.14x0.79 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art of People Management in Libraries: Tips for Managing Your Most Vital Resource
• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843344238
• ISBN 13: 9781843344230
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.54 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices and presents options for their application within the special context of libraries, especially academic and research libraries. It lays out a set of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders in the context of continuous organisational change in the 21st century and offers library practitioners effective tips for people management.

• A practical ‘how-to’ book that provides realistic and proven solutions to real-world challenges
• Provides examples from organizations to highlight concepts and their applications
• Summary of key points at the end of each chapter, as well as specific tips in three areas: A – Attention (things to pay attention to); R – Results (initiatives that help to achieve desired results) and T – Techniques (ways to apply the concepts presented.

About the Authors

James McKinlay has provided consulting services to public sector organisations throughout Canada and the USA for more than 25 years and is one of two co-founders of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management.

Vicki Williamson has held senior leadership positions in universities and research libraries in both Australia and Canada and her doctorial research focused on educational innovation, strategic planning and change management.