Author: Masanori Koizumi Publisher: Chandos Publishing ISBN: 0081012977 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 235
Book Description
Inherent Strategies in Library Management describes general and specific strategies for libraries based on core library values, and does so through concrete research. Many strategic management books for libraries introduce concepts of business management to the library world, but often neglect traditional library culture and core values. This book reexamines management through the lens of libraries themselves, rather than relying on strategies borrowed from the business world, in an attempt to bring to light the factors and decision-making processes behind how librarians have run their libraries over the past fifty decades. In other words, their decisions can be regarded as inherent management, born naturally from the core foundations, considerations, and operations of libraries. In addition, this book investigates the broad influences of business management theories on libraries, including a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of their use. - Presents management strategies for libraries based on core library values - Provides detailed analysis on the effects of business management theories on libraries - Lays down the fundamental rules for managing libraries - Explains various management analysis methods - Bridges the gap between library core values and business efficiency
Author: Carol Smallwood Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 0838911218 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
There’s no shortage of library management books out there—but how many of them actually tackle the little details of day-to-day management, the hard-to-categorize things that slip through the cracks of a larger handbook? Library Management Tips that Work does exactly that, addressing dozens of such issues facing library managers, including How to create a job manual, and keep staff accountable Keeping your library board in the loop Using numbers to make your case Dealing with unreturned library materials Methods for managing multiple libraries with one FTE librarian Retaining services despite budget cuts and staff shortages Public relations on a shoestringWritten by contributors from across the field, this eclectic guide offers best practices suitable for managers in all types of libraries.
Author: John J. Huber Publisher: ISBN: 9781555707323 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Prologue : the power of a lean transformation -- Strategy one. Recognize that service performance is the key to customer retention -- Strategy two. Transform your change-resistant culture -- Strategy three. Understand how delivery service chains drive your library's performance -- Strategy four. Align your performance metrics with your delivery service chains -- Strategy five. Transform your new book delivery service chain -- Strategy six. Transform your customer holds/reserves delivery chain of service -- Strategy seven. Transform your cost control philosophy to a lean service improvement philosophy -- Strategy eight. Transform your overall library service performance metrics -- Strategy nine. Transform your digital research delivery service chain -- Strategy ten. Transform your delivery service chain from a "push" to a "pull" philosophy -- Strategy eleven. Think lean before the concrete is poured -- Afterword : lean continuous improvement -- Appendix : more lean tools.
Author: Management Association, Information Resources Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1522539158 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 1771
Book Description
Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to the public. To develop and implement best practices, librarians must be aware and informed of the recent advances in library administration. Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and management of libraries and examines the benefits and challenges of library administration. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as digital libraries, information sciences, and academic libraries, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and librarians seeking current research on library science and administration.
Author: Diane L. Velasquez Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 083891148X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 385
Book Description
Knowing the principles of general management is both useful and necessary for LIS students, but learning management techniques specific to the world of libraries is no less important. Created to fill a surprising educational void, this edited volume focuses on best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the country. Among the many topics discussed are Classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library Human resource planning Marketing and public relations Negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library Facilities management Information technology management and future trends Change management and organizational culture Ethics and confidentiality In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, experienced managers will also benefit from the structured, practical knowledge included in this impressive volume.
Author: Jane Pearlmutter Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 0838910858 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 154
Book Description
Finally, here’s a handbook that includes everything administrators need to keep a handle on library operations, freeing them up to streamline and improve how the organization functions.
Author: Leo Appleton Publisher: ISBN: 9781783300327 Category : Library administration Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
Today's library and information service managers need to be multi-skilled practitioners, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of multiple professional disciplines while working in operational and strategic managerial and leadership capacities. Managers need support in order to effectively work in such a diversity of professional environments and roles and this new book draws on an international field and all types of library sector to support library managers in their management and leadership vocations. Practical Tips for Successful Library Management takes management theory and practice and places it within a library and information context so that readers can see how the practical tips provided can be applied in their own roles. You will find flexible tips and implementation advice on topics including: Leadership and self awareness Organisational awareness Project management Strategic and business planning Staying in touch with sector developments and innovations Time management Budget and people management Team working Quality assurance and performance measurement Liaison and communication Evaluation and responsiveness Career planning and work-life balance. As part of the Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, this book offers innovative tips and tried-and-tested best practice to enable library and information managers to be excellent and effective managers. Readership: Anyone working as a library and information manager seeking a pragmatic and sensible approach to solving library management problems, and aspiring to be a successful library manager.
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 0838915167 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 273
Book Description
More than just a compendium of management theories, this book provides much food for thought that will help readers gain important insights into their own roles as school library managers and leaders.
Author: Lian J. Ruan Publisher: Information Science Reference ISBN: 9781522505501 Category : Academic libraries Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"This book provides a resource to promote Sino-U.S. communication and collaboration between their academic libraries, reflecting on the expanding, global field of information science"--
Author: Lisa K. Hussey Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 0838918646 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 313
Book Description
In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, with its structured, practical knowledge this impressive volume will also benefit experienced managers.
Author: Masanori Koizumi
Author: Carol Smallwood
Author: John J. Huber
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Author: Diane L. Velasquez
Author: Jane Pearlmutter
Author: Leo Appleton
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer
Author: Lian J. Ruan
Author: Lisa K. Hussey