What Every Library Director Should Know is the insider's view of vital actions, behaviors and strategies to succeed in every type of library. The content is based both on the author's direct experience after a long career in several types of libraries but also on the direct observation of other managers. Inset into the book are pearls of wisdom from other directors, managers and observers who are answering the question, "what is the one piece of management wisdom that you would give to anyone who wishes to become a library director?" This book will help to get you there by explaining and…mehr
What Every Library Director Should Know is the insider's view of vital actions, behaviors and strategies to succeed in every type of library. The content is based both on the author's direct experience after a long career in several types of libraries but also on the direct observation of other managers. Inset into the book are pearls of wisdom from other directors, managers and observers who are answering the question, "what is the one piece of management wisdom that you would give to anyone who wishes to become a library director?" This book will help to get you there by explaining and illustrating the wisdom that is mostly unwritten and which mostly moves in subtle communication.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr. Susan Carol Curzon is the dean emeritus of the University Library of California State University, Northridge. Her previous positions include Director of Libraries for the City of Glendale, CA. and Regional Administrator for the County of Los Angeles Public Library. She also has experience in a corporate library.
Inhaltsangabe
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: At the Helm Unbuckle the Organization The Importance of Making a Good Impression Controlling Expectations Downstream Thinking Conspiracy of Silence Target Fixation The Long-distance Runner The Master of Integration The Proof is in the Pudding The Librarian-in-chief Chapter Two: Customer Number One: Your Boss Living the Context Bucking the Boss Being Tough with Yourself Market Yourself Relating to the Boss' Boss Relating Effectively The Booster Bad Bosses Chapter Three: Engaging People People Who Like People Stand Up Director Not One of the Gang The Fighter in the Ring The Actor on the Stage Checking Your Ego Building the Management Team The Power Seekers Driving the Staff Crazy Minding the Message Staff Morale Relationships in the Workplace Union actions The Politically Connected Staff Hello and goodbye Chapter Four: Dealing with Boards and the Faculty Senate Degrees of Control Basic Principles Developing an Agenda Making the Board Look Good Boards Under Siege Bad Boards Chapter Five: Dollar sense The Breadwinner Know the Dollars Manage the dollars effectively Walking the Straight and Narrow The Boss and Money Getting Audited Managing Time Employee Turnover Chapter Six: The Borders of the Realm A Friend Indeed Network vs. Clique The Danger Zone Tattletale Poachers Friends of the Library Community Groups Student Associations Elected Officials Chapter Seven: Dealing with the Press The Double-edged Sword Being Interviewed: Preparation The Written Word Being Interviewed: Responding The Drop-in Reporter The Reporter: Friend or Foe? Bad News Day Two-week Rule Staff Involvement Chapter Eight: A Death in the Library Emotional Impact The Dying Colleague Sharing the News Attending the Funeral Practical Concerns A Grateful Library The Year After The Family of Staff Chapter Nine: Changing Times Taking Heart Outside Forces of Change Change Fatigue Handling a Setback The Price of Not Changing Problems without Solutions Project Management Chapter Ten: Transitions The New Kid on the Block Promoted from Within Accidental Director Job Shock The End of the Line: Fired The End of the Line: Retired The End of the Line: Resigned Traveling Light A Final Word Authors of the Quotes About the Author
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: At the Helm Unbuckle the Organization The Importance of Making a Good Impression Controlling Expectations Downstream Thinking Conspiracy of Silence Target Fixation The Long-distance Runner The Master of Integration The Proof is in the Pudding The Librarian-in-chief Chapter Two: Customer Number One: Your Boss Living the Context Bucking the Boss Being Tough with Yourself Market Yourself Relating to the Boss' Boss Relating Effectively The Booster Bad Bosses Chapter Three: Engaging People People Who Like People Stand Up Director Not One of the Gang The Fighter in the Ring The Actor on the Stage Checking Your Ego Building the Management Team The Power Seekers Driving the Staff Crazy Minding the Message Staff Morale Relationships in the Workplace Union actions The Politically Connected Staff Hello and goodbye Chapter Four: Dealing with Boards and the Faculty Senate Degrees of Control Basic Principles Developing an Agenda Making the Board Look Good Boards Under Siege Bad Boards Chapter Five: Dollar sense The Breadwinner Know the Dollars Manage the dollars effectively Walking the Straight and Narrow The Boss and Money Getting Audited Managing Time Employee Turnover Chapter Six: The Borders of the Realm A Friend Indeed Network vs. Clique The Danger Zone Tattletale Poachers Friends of the Library Community Groups Student Associations Elected Officials Chapter Seven: Dealing with the Press The Double-edged Sword Being Interviewed: Preparation The Written Word Being Interviewed: Responding The Drop-in Reporter The Reporter: Friend or Foe? Bad News Day Two-week Rule Staff Involvement Chapter Eight: A Death in the Library Emotional Impact The Dying Colleague Sharing the News Attending the Funeral Practical Concerns A Grateful Library The Year After The Family of Staff Chapter Nine: Changing Times Taking Heart Outside Forces of Change Change Fatigue Handling a Setback The Price of Not Changing Problems without Solutions Project Management Chapter Ten: Transitions The New Kid on the Block Promoted from Within Accidental Director Job Shock The End of the Line: Fired The End of the Line: Retired The End of the Line: Resigned Traveling Light A Final Word Authors of the Quotes About the Author
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