Succession Planning in the Library

Paula Singer

ISBN 10: 083891036X / ISBN 13: 9780838910368

Published by American Library Association, US, 2010

About this Item

Drawing on her expertise as a leading consultant on human resource issues in the library, Paula Singer addresses the often fraught issue of planning for change: not just at the top but at all levels of an organization. With Singer's help, administrators can: evaluate the readiness of their current administrative structure; identify the critical management and technical positions; project and plan for future vacancies; and, also identify the key competencies for critical positions. Readers will discover techniques for spotting potential leaders and encouraging professional growth of current staff.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Succession Planning in the Library
• Publisher: American Library Association, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 083891036X
• ISBN 13: 9780838910368
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 400 grams

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Synopsis

Offers advice to administrators of libraries of all sizes to dealing with succession planning and other aspects of change, detailing how to spot potential leaders, encourage professional growth, motivate employees, and develop high-quality performers.

About the Author

Paula M. Singer is the president and principal consultant of The Singer Group, Inc., a management-consulting firm she founded in 1983. Paula provides consulting services in the areas of talent and leadership development; succession planning; compensation and performance management; strategic planning; organization design and development; training and other human resource development services to clients in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Public and academic libraries, as well as library associations, state libraries, and Boards of Trustees throughout the country have engaged The Singer Group to conduct a variety of human resources studies and projects. She is the coauthor, with Laura Francisco, of Designing a Compensation System for Your Library, Second Edition, coauthor of Winning with Library Leadership: Enhancing Services through Connection, Contribution, and Collaboration (with Christi Olson) and Human Resources for Results: The Right Person for the Right Job (with Jeanne Goodrich), all published by the American Library Association. Paula has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker at ALA, PLA, and state library association conferences and events.



Gail Griffith has enjoyed a 35 year career in libraries, with over 25 years as a public library administrator responsible for public services, organization development, and human resources. In 2008 she retired as deputy director of the Carroll County (Md.) Public Library. Since 1992, Griffith has consulted with library, local government, and nonprofit clients. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning and organization design, and she is also a skilled trainer, particularly in the areas of leadership development and team building. She holds a BA in sociology from Otterbein College, an MS in applied behavioral science from Johns Hopkins University, and an MLS from the University of Maryland.