Library Management 101 A Practical Guide
Library Management 101 A Practical Guide by Lisa K. Hussey, published by the American Library Association on April 9, 2019, is a comprehensive resource for those involved in library management. This second edition spans 312 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the essential management skills required in both academic and public library settings, emphasizing that management responsibilities often extend beyond formal titles.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various management topics relevant to library professionals, including classic and contemporary management theories, human resource planning, and financial management. The text also covers marketing, facilities management, and the impact of information technology on libraries. With insights from library management experts across the U.S. and Canada, this guide serves as a practical introduction to the decision-making and organizational skills necessary for effective library management.
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Just because a set of responsibilities isn’t formally called management doesn’t mean that it isn’t management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already know: that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one’s role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills. Newly revised and updated, this book pulls together management best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the U.S. and Canada. 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, organizational culture; and
- ethics and confidentiality.
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