Library Management in Disruptive Times (Paperback)

Steve OConnor

ISBN 10: 1783300213 / ISBN 13: 9781783300211

Published by Facet Publishing, London, 2015

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Paperback. Is the traditional library business model a victim of disruptive digital technologies? Library Management in Disruptive Times identifies the key skills and attitudes needed by the library leaders of today and tomorrow and delivers a balanced view of the future of the profession. Contributed to by expert professional library leaders and educators from across the globe, this edited collection offers thought-provoking perspectives on the challenge of the current operating environment across a range of library sectors, library professional associations and geographic regions. Each author brings their own particular area of expertise and perspective on to consider the effects of disruptive change in libraries globally. Key topics covered include:Leading changeManagement fads and their impact on librariesUser engagementThe value of collaboration and consortiaLibrary management and the global economic crisis Agile management techniquesThe role of professional associations in redefining the professionDeveloping management skills on the jobPlanning for the future. This dynamic collection helps readers to envision the purpose and value of future libraries and to see change as a rare opportunity to create truly new roles for librarians. Readership: This will be essential reading for library managers, directors and aspiring leaders throughout the world. This book identifies the key skills and attitudes needed by the library leaders of today and tomorrow and delivers a balanced view of the future of the profession. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Library Management in Disruptive Times (Paperback)
• Publisher: Facet Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783300213
• ISBN 13: 9781783300211
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Is the traditional library business model a victim of disruptive digital technologies?

Library Management in Disruptive Times

identifies the key skills and attitudes needed by the library leaders of today and tomorrow and delivers a balanced view of the future of the profession.

With contributions from expert professional library leaders and educators , this edited collection offers thought-provoking perspectives on the challenge of the current operating environment across a range of library sectors, library professional associations and geographic regions. As leading influencers of the professional thinking and management behaviours of the profession, the contributors apply their own unique perspectives to the challenges of disruptive change in libraries globally.

Key topics covered include:

leading change

management fads and their impact on libraries

user engagement

the value of collaboration and consortia

library management and the global economic crisis

agile management techniques

the role of professional associations in redefining the profession

developing management skills on the job

planning for the future.

This dynamic collection helps readers to envision the purpose and value of future libraries and to see change as a rare opportunity to create truly new roles for librarians.

Readership

: This book will be essential reading for library managers, directors and aspiring leaders throughout the world.

About the Author

Steve O'Connor