Mid-career library and information professionals a leadership primer
As librarians move into the middle of their careers, they are more ready than ever to take on new leadership opportunities. Literature on leadership is expanding in the field of library and information sciences, and more and more seminars and workshops are being offered for new and seasoned leaders....
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford, England ; Cambridge, England :
Chandos Publishing
2011.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629325206719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Mid-Career Library and Information Professionals: A Leadership Primer; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; Figures; Tables; About the contributors; 1 Saying yes, again: an introduction to leadership for mid-career librarians; Notes; 2 What to do when you can't do it all; Time management in a hurry; Communication strategies; Planning for the present; Knowing when to quit; Conclusion; References; 3 Empowering the reluctant new library manager; How librarianship prepares us for management; Effective tips for successful management; Tales from the dark side; Keeping a light touch
- 4 Stuck in the middle and loving it! Why middle managers have the ability to lead from the heart and the power to persuade At the beginning; Crafting an engaging message; Resistance; Nimbleness; Information sharing; Attitude; Ethics; Skills; References; 5 Making it work: leading without a pedestal; Building a culture of shared leadership; Utilizing consensus decision-making; Handling constructive conflict; Nurturing and sustaining a leadership climate; Partnering for professional development; The view from above and below; Prescriptive tactics; Observations, tips and techniques
- Connection to participatory librarianship Summary; References; 6 Leading without authority:maintaining balance and relationships; The library at St Cloud State University; Challenges in representing your department; Tips for representing your department; Challenges in working on committees and task forces; Tips for working on committees and task forces; Challenges in reaching consensus; Tips for reaching consensus; Challenges in balancing personalities; Tips for balancing personalities; Conclusion; References; Appendix 6.1: Tips for leading without authority
- 7 Career progression:mentoring to the rescue Of mythology and conceptualization; Theoretical framework; Methodology; Data collection instruments; Data analysis; Discussion; Conclusion; References; 8 When life and leadership collide; Life's little curve balls; Stay organized; Take care of yourself; Set achievable goals; Make time to worry; Know your rights; When things are going well, don't procrastinate; Final thoughts: leading the way for others; References; 9 Avoiding the Peter Principle:'Every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence'; The Peter Principle explained
- The Principle in action Fortieth anniversary of the Peter Principle; Avoiding a dead end; Know thyself; Final tips for reflection; References; 10 Work envy, workhorses and the mid-career librarian; What is mid-career?; What is envy?; Why we envy; Leadership and envy; Signs of envy; How and why envy thrives in the workplace; Generational envy; Envy and the library workplace; Costs of workplace envy; Coping with envy; Coping with being envied; Managing envy as a leader; Conclusion; References; 11 Don't get stuck in a rut!; Trust the staff; Assess the environment; Grow one's self and one's staff
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