This book explores some of the challenges that libraries and librarians face due to diversity and inclusion issues among library staff, as well as the patrons that they serve. Its goal is to increase
This book explores some of the challenges that libraries and librarians face due to diversity and inclusion issues among library staff, as well as the patrons that they serve. Its goal is to increase
This book helps the library get the most from volunteers, whether creating a program from scratch, or just refreshing what has been created for the library. It looks beyond the scope of the library to
Many LIS professionals and LIS students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of success
You’re about to become a library supervisor! In addition to excitement you may also feel some uncertainty. Mentor, creator, monitor, and negotiator are some of the roles a supervisor must play, and we
Introduces the services provided in libraries, the type of work librarians and library employees do, computers in libraries, library cards, and such activities as craft programs that may take place in
Munde (library science, East Carolina U.) offers a guide to human resources for library staff. She includes guidelines for both working with and supervising others. A lengthy third chapter covers emp
Since its original publication more than two decades ago, this guide has remained a respected and practical handbook for supporting one of the most important assets libraries possess: their human reso
From the initial hiring and training of student assistants to handling problems that may arise, this practical book covers the whole experience of managing these student workers in academic libraries.
Although the positions of assistant or associate university librarians and deans are considered a training ground for upward movement in the profession, there are surprisingly very few mentoring exper
This book provides guidance and resources for a curriculum for high school students enrolled in an elective English course for library aides. Lessons reinforce specific skills and self-assessment stra
Whether you are jumping into the academic library job pool for the very first time, or back in the water after a dry spell, TERESA Y. NEELY and her crack team of expert contributors have the informat
Librarian, consultant, and coach Metz delineates a plan for library leaders, human resources directors, managers, supervisors, teams, and employees to using a coaching style of management with staff t
Hakala-Ausperk (deputy director, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, Ohio) offers busy library managers a guide to becoming "a great (or better) boss" with an investment of only one h
Trotta, a consultant and former library director, details how library managers can create a low-cost professional development program. After describing the importance of staff development, she covers
Quality volunteers can make a world of difference in today's library, and this hands-on guide gives you everything you need to maximize your library's services and build a bridge between your library
This book is aimed at those who will prepare the next generation of leaders in library and information services, through in-house staff training initiatives, workshops, or educational programs. After
Editor Ellyssa Kroski has gathered together leaders in the library information technology field to share their knowledge and expertise with us in a must-have Tech Set series. This series will answer
Pankl (humanities librarian, Kansas State U.) et al. bring together 16 chapters mostly by librarians from the US and Canada who discuss current trends in the recruitment, retention, and professional d
This is a practical handbook guiding new supervisors in traditional areas such as interviewing and hiring, training staff, budgeting, and managing personnel and meetings. It also covers less tangible,