A Leadership Primer For New Librarians

Author : Suzanne Byke,Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780631431

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A Leadership Primer for New Librarians by Suzanne Byke,Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen Pdf

This book provides strategies and practical tips for leadership development in the field of librarianship. With the increase of both new graduates entering the field and upcoming retirements, there is a foreseeable gap in library leadership. Many early-career librarians will move into roles they are not ready for and others will find themselves having to lead without being in traditional leadership roles. This book offers suggestions for librarians facing these challenging new circumstances. The book shows how to create leadership opportunities when none appear to be present, how to take charge of your own professional development, and how to become an effective follower as well as an effective leader. The book helps the reader to recognize and take advantage of the leadership opportunities set before them. Defines effective leadership and followership for early-career librarians Includes stories of common experiences turned into leadership development opportunities Identifies and addresses the need for leadership development in early-career information professionals

Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen,Linda Crook
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781780630533

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Mid-Career Library and Information Professionals by Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen,Linda Crook Pdf

As librarians move into the middle of their careers, they are more ready than ever to take on new leadership opportunities. Literature on leadership is expanding in the field of library and information sciences, and more and more seminars and workshops are being offered for new and seasoned leaders. This book asks the questions: ‘What about us?’ and, ‘Where is the leadership advice and training for those who are no longer new librarians, but are also not yet seasoned leaders?’ The title illustrates how to work the middle, from being in the sophomore slump progressing to the next leaders in the field, to look for perspectives from others who are in the middle of their career, and how they have developed into leaders, ways to develop one’s own style of leadership and grow one’s career and future as a librarian and information professional. Perspectives on leadership from mid-career information professionals Tips and tools on how to become a leader from the middle of your career A how-to guide on making changes from the middle

Author : Corey Halaychik
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081005699

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Lessons in Library Leadership by Corey Halaychik Pdf

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

Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081012956

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Beyond Mentoring by Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen Pdf

Beyond Mentoring: A Guide for Librarians and Information Professionals looks at mentorship, mentorship programs, what works, what doesn’t, and different techniques, such as group and peer mentoring. The book considers many aspects of mentoring, various programs, and their successes and failures, going beyond the usual types of mentoring by looking at newer models. An example of the cohort model from the American Library Association Emerging Leader model is included as a case study. In addition, another case study on the Sunshine State leadership Institute provides a toolkit for building your own program. The final section of the book offers perspectives and tools that people can use in designing their own programs. Provides case studies and perspectives from librarians who have been involved in mentoring programs Describes program types that go beyond traditional mentoring, including peer-to-peer and cohort or group mentoring Gives practical advice to help readers apply best practices to their own situations Offers a hands-on perspective of the program design process

Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081000656

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Skills to Make a Librarian by Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen Pdf

The library and information profession builds skills and expertise that cover a wide spectrum. These skills are often desirable in other fields and industries. Likewise, the skills we build before entering the library and information professions can help us as professionals. Skills to Make a Librarian looks at both sides of this equation through a collection of essays by current and former librarians and information professionals who make use of this wide range of cross disciplinary skills. Chapters written by authors at various points in their careers detailing what skills they have developed outside of librarianship Chapter authors discuss skills that have benefited their practice and careers, and how the skills of librarianship fit into life outside libraries Authors open up about personal experiences while keeping it professional

Author : Corey S. Halaychik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1127238325

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Lessons in Library Leadership by Corey S. Halaychik Pdf

Author : Martin K. Wallace,Rebecca Tolley-Stokes,Erik Sean Estep
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780786486113

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The Generation X Librarian by Martin K. Wallace,Rebecca Tolley-Stokes,Erik Sean Estep Pdf

Generation X includes individuals born roughly between 1961 and 1981. This generation has faced major advances in technology, environmental degradation, and widening economic injustice, all of which affect libraries and librarians. This collection of critical essays highlights the special challenges that face Generation X librarians. Topics covered include management and leadership, rapidly changing technology, social attitudes and stereotypes within popular culture, and how Generation X librarians have responded to or developed in response to those themes. This work fills many of the gaps present in the professional literature on librarianship and our younger generations.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838909966

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Writing and Publishing by Carol Smallwood Pdf

Have you ever considered writing or reviewing for the library community? Are you interested in publishing a book on your favorite author or hobby? Do you need to write and publish for tenure? If so, Writing and Publishing is for you. Practical how-to guidance covering fiction, poetry, children's books/magazines, self-publishing, literary agents, personal blogging, and other topics will help you write * As an expert for other library professionals * Creative copy and information about your library * Copy for websites, blogs, and online columns * Bibliographic essays and lists * Book reviews (formal and informal)Writing and Publishing will serve as a great resource, whether in taking the anxiety out of writing or refining your style, you’ll use this book as much as your pen or keyboard!

Author : Janneka Guise
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780128023723

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Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries by Janneka Guise Pdf

Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries explores the current Canadian academic library environment, and the need for succession planning in that environment. The literature review demonstrates the lack of reported succession planning activities in Canadian academic libraries. Site visits and in-depth interviews with professional librarians at six libraries across Canada highlight best practices and barriers to succession planning. These best practices and barriers are addressed in individual chapters, with tips and strategies for library leaders. Focuses on the Canadian academic library Includes a comprehensive literature review on succession planning in academic libraries Provides evidence-based approach to why succession planning is or is not happening in Canadian academic libraries

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780838910757

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The Frugal Librarian by Carol Smallwood Pdf

"The Frugal Librarian delivers innovative solutions for today's profound economic challenges."--- Suzann Holland, Director, Monroe Public Library, Monroe, Wisconsin; 2010 Winner of Public Libraries Feature Award --

Author : Hilda K. Weisburg
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780838911785

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School Librarian's Career Planner by Hilda K. Weisburg Pdf

In theory if not in practice, traditional school library career planning went something like this: get a degree, find a job, work towards tenure, then remain in the same district until retirement. If that was ever actually the case, it certainly isn't any longer. School librarians know that making smart choices and planning strategically are the best ways to create a career that is both within their control and professionally fulfilling. This practical, hands-on book covers the multifaceted aspects of how school librarians can successfully carve out a unique niche within the educational community, showing readers how to Present themselves to stakeholders, from the first interview through day-to-day job duties Learn the workings of the school and district while demonstrating expertise Develop the management skills needed to assume various leadership positions, both official and unofficial Stay current with developments in pedagogy and technology, and incorporate them into the fabric of the school Prepare for possible changes due to staff cuts or a personal decision For both long-time school librarians, as well as those who have recently entered the profession with a background in education, Weisburg’s guide will be an invaluable resource for navigating their career path.

Author : Richard Moniz,Joe Eshleman,Jo Henry,Howard Slutzky,Lisa Moniz
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081005613

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The Mindful Librarian by Richard Moniz,Joe Eshleman,Jo Henry,Howard Slutzky,Lisa Moniz Pdf

The Mindful Librarian: Connecting the Practice of Mindfulness to Librarianship explores mindfulness, approaching it in such a way as to relate specifically to the many roles or challenges librarians face. Coinciding with the increased need to juggle a variety of tasks, technologies, ebooks, and databases, the new Association of College & Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy, and the challenges faced by solo librarians in school libraries which have suffered cutbacks in help in recent years, the time is exactly right for this publication. The authors hope to be helpful in some small way towards improving the joy and quality of life that librarians and library science students experience in their personal lives and jobs. The loftier goal would be to create a new lens from which to view librarianship, having a transformative impact on readers, and opening a new dialog within the profession. The topic of mindfulness is not new; it has been connected to various religious traditions in a wide variety of ways for centuries, most notably Buddhism. In the latter part of the 20th century, however, a secular version was popularized largely by the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and his work on MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) at the University of Massachusetts’s Medical School. The medical benefits and the overall quality of life improvements from its adoption have exploded in recent years, in particular, the last two decades which have seen mindfulness traditions incorporated into education to a greater degree and with very positive results. Presents the only current LIS book that covers this topic in a way that applies directly to librarians Provides a topic that will be appealing to librarians, as it speaks to the pressures of budget cuts and consumer culture being felt across the academy Seeks to improve the joy and quality of life that librarians and library science students experience in their personal lives and jobs

Author : James M. Freedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838947670

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Becoming a Library Leader by James M. Freedman Pdf

In three parts--Library Organizations and Academic Culture, The Seven Stages of Leadership Development, and Cultural Intelligence and Global Leadership--Becoming a Library Leader offers a wealth of resources to help you progress through the seven stages of leadership development: Understanding Yourself and Your Leadership Potential ; Emotional Intelligence and Leadership ; Vision and Strategy ; Leading with Intention ; What Leaders Really Do: Communicate and Change ; Correcting through Reflecting ; Mind-Set, Grit, and Resilience.

Author : Richard Moniz,Jean Moats
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912416

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The Personal Librarian by Richard Moniz,Jean Moats Pdf

Enter the Personal Librarian, a flexible concept that focuses on customizing information literacy by establishing a one-on-one relationship between librarian and student from enrollment through graduation

Author : Sharon Coatney,Violet H. Harada
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440848988

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The Many Faces of School Library Leadership by Sharon Coatney,Violet H. Harada Pdf

Completely revised with even more contributions added by practicing school librarians, this book further examines the responsibility to lead in many areas and identifies the real-world, day-to-day application of established theory and best practices. In today's educational landscape, school librarians need to lead the way in many areas, including advocacy, literacy, technology, curriculum, vision, collaborative instruction, and intellectual freedom. All of these areas are vital to building and sustaining a school library program that enhances and encourages student achievement, as well as to providing enhanced services to students and faculty. This revised edition of The Many Faces of School Library Leadership offers invaluable insights from recognized leaders in the field of school librarianship that detail leadership roles embraced by accomplished practitioners and consider the research regarding best practices. An essential read for practicing school librarians as well as for pre-service school librarians, it offers today's school librarians actionable advice for strengthening their roles, underlining their value, and protecting their future—all while boosting student learning and achievement. The expert guidance and perspectives in this book will bolster those who are facing enormous challenges to meet them and allow school library staff to protect their jobs and to save school library programs from extinction.