Staff Development Strategies That Work!: Stories and Strategies from New Librarians

Georgie L. Donovan

ISBN 10: 1555706444 / ISBN 13: 9781555706449

Published by ALA Neal-Schuman, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Staff Development Strategies That Work!: Stories and Strategies from New Librarians
• Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555706444
• ISBN 13: 9781555706449
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1 pound

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Synopsis

Wondering how to engage and inspire the next generation of library leaders? Here s a collection of success stories. As the profession s newest members take their places in our libraries, it s vital to learn what helps them grow as managers and leaders. Each chapter in this compelling, personal new work showcases new librarians sharing strategies that have ignited their professional development. This collection is inspiring for the new members of your library team and highly informative for management teams committed to building effective professional development programs. The editors have strategically highlighted those practices and programs that work best in supporting emerging library leaders. To further support your library staff s growth, the editors recap the best practices and lessons. From building personal networks and creating innovative job descriptions to mentoring programs, organizing first-year experiences, and providing intensive training, this book will help you support your entry-level librarians, as they build effective leadership skills, assume greater responsibilities, and provide a valuable source of new energy and insight for your library community. If you re committed to engaging a new generation of library leaders and attracting the best and brightest to your institution, put this book at the top of your must have list.

Reviews

Eighteen librarians who have been in the field for under 10 years share insights about what transformed them over time. Written for supervisors and managers, the work has two parts: “In the Library“ and “Out of the Library.” The first part focuses on what can be done internally to develop the leader, both by the supervisor and by the librarian him- or herself. The second part focuses on how to find and develop leaders through conferences, associations, institutes, and other means. Each chapter stands alone, with no interconnections and some overlap. An in-depth table of contents aids in finding exact topics, although the subheadings often cover very brief writings. A useful book to flip through, though it does not easily identify staff-development ideas to fit a specific library environment. --Sara Marcus