Lessons in library leadership : a primer for library managers and unit leaders / Corey S. Halaychik.

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TextLanguage: English Series: Chandos information professional seriesPublication details: Oxford : Chandos Publishing, 2016.Description: xv, 254 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9780081005651
0081005652

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DDC classification:

025.1 23 HAL

Contents:

Cover image Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication List of Figures List of Tables About the Author Foreword Chapter 1. Leadership Theories Abstract Introduction Great Man Theory Trait Theory Behavioral Theory Contingency Theory Transactional Theory Transformational Theory Chapter conclusion References Suggested Readings Chapter 2. Leadership Styles Abstract Introduction Leadership Style Quiz Autocratic Leadership Style Participative Leadership Style Delegative Leadership Style Situational Leadership Style Chapter conclusion Case Study—Leadership Style Comparisons Reference Suggested Readings Chapter 3. Relationships Abstract Introduction Team Building Respectful Workplace Communication, Coaching, and Counseling Diversity Chapter Conclusion Case Study—Building a Team Results References Suggested Readings Chapter 4. Planning Abstract Introduction Types of Plans Goals and Objectives Budgets Chapter Conclusion Sample Strategic Plan: Cotter Library Cotter Library Collections Division Tactical Plan Cotter Library Collections Division: Electronic Resources Unit Operational Plan Reference Suggested Readings Chapter 5. Assessment Abstract Introduction SWOT and PEST Analyses Lean and Six Sigma 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram CATWOE and VMOST Chapter Conclusion Case Study—Workflows References Suggested Readings Chapter 6. Decision-Making and Problem Solving Abstract Introduction Decision-Making Time Management Dealing With Change Delegation Skills Chapter Conclusion Case Study—Task Management and Delegation References Suggested Readings Afterword Index

Summary: Lessons in Library Leadership: A Primer for Library Managers and Unit Leaders Lessons in Library Leadership: A Primer for Library Managers and Unit Leaders takes on the topic of management positions within libraries and how many of them are filled by candidates with no formalized training. This lack of preparation often leads to added stress as they scramble to learn how to lead, to formulate departmental goals, to conduct effective assessment, to think and plan strategically, to counsel employees, and much more. This book will serve equally as a primer for librarians new to management and those needing a refresher in basic management concepts. Seasoned managers may also look to this guide as a quick reference resource covering multiple management subjects. The contents of the monograph include basic concepts, real word examples/case studies, and bibliographic information for further management skill development. Ideal for both new and currently practicing library managers and leaders Written from a librarian’s point of view Includes examples directly related to libraries Combines theory and real-world examples in new and innovative ways

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of Figures
List of Tables
About the Author
Foreword
Chapter 1. Leadership Theories
Abstract
Introduction
Great Man Theory
Trait Theory
Behavioral Theory
Contingency Theory
Transactional Theory
Transformational Theory
Chapter conclusion
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2. Leadership Styles
Abstract
Introduction
Leadership Style Quiz
Autocratic Leadership Style
Participative Leadership Style
Delegative Leadership Style
Situational Leadership Style
Chapter conclusion
Case Study—Leadership Style Comparisons
Reference
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3. Relationships
Abstract
Introduction
Team Building
Respectful Workplace
Communication, Coaching, and Counseling
Diversity
Chapter Conclusion
Case Study—Building a Team
Results
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4. Planning
Abstract
Introduction
Types of Plans
Goals and Objectives
Budgets
Chapter Conclusion
Sample Strategic Plan: Cotter Library
Cotter Library Collections Division Tactical Plan
Cotter Library Collections Division: Electronic Resources Unit Operational Plan
Reference
Suggested Readings
Chapter 5. Assessment
Abstract
Introduction
SWOT and PEST Analyses
Lean and Six Sigma
5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram
CATWOE and VMOST
Chapter Conclusion
Case Study—Workflows
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 6. Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Abstract
Introduction
Decision-Making
Time Management
Dealing With Change
Delegation Skills
Chapter Conclusion
Case Study—Task Management and Delegation
References
Suggested Readings
Afterword
Index

Lessons in Library Leadership: A Primer for Library Managers and Unit Leaders
Lessons in Library Leadership: A Primer for Library Managers and Unit Leaders takes on the topic of management positions within libraries and how many of them are filled by candidates with no formalized training. This lack of preparation often leads to added stress as they scramble to learn how to lead, to formulate departmental goals, to conduct effective assessment, to think and plan strategically, to counsel employees, and much more.

This book will serve equally as a primer for librarians new to management and those needing a refresher in basic management concepts. Seasoned managers may also look to this guide as a quick reference resource covering multiple management subjects. The contents of the monograph include basic concepts, real word examples/case studies, and bibliographic information for further management skill development.

Ideal for both new and currently practicing library managers and leaders
Written from a librarian’s point of view
Includes examples directly related to libraries
Combines theory and real-world examples in new and innovative ways

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