Human Resource Management In Today S Academic Library

Author : Janice Simmons-Welburn,Beth McNeil
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313052804

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Human Resource Management in Today's Academic Library by Janice Simmons-Welburn,Beth McNeil Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive look at issues that shape the nature of Human Resources in academic libraries. Libraries in varying academic environments have undergone tremendous change during the last two decades of the 20th century as they have sought redefinition as learning organizations. As organizations they have experienced significant changes in the role and definition of professionalism, along with challenges from such shifting workplace demographics as age and ethnicity and technological issues, which have also had direct impact on the recruitment and retention of staff. Much of the attention of human resources administrators in academic libraries has focused on an array of issues that mirrors concerns across campuses: affirmative action and diversity, the rights of employees with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the impact of the Family Medical Leave Act and other directives on employee benefits, salary equity, and a desire among employees for flexible work schedules.

Author : Berko Arendse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1681174448

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Human Resource Management in Libraries by Berko Arendse Pdf

Human resources are the people who work for the organization; human resource management is really employee management with an emphasis on those employees as assets of the business. In this context, employees are sometimes referred to as human capital. As with other business assets, the goal is to make effective use of employees, reducing risk and maximizing return on investment. Library "staff" refers to all the people employed by a particular library. Libraries have increasing become complex and dynamic organizations that need strategic thinking and more complex processes in order to compete in an environment challenged by technology and independent users. Academic libraries, because of their relationship with a centralized larger institution, can very well overlook the importance of developing their own strategic plans and initiatives for developing personnel and the human role of total operations and relevance to its mission and value added to institutional goals and objectives. Understanding how the human resource components of the organization adds to the dynamics of the library as a whole can offer a higher level of intelligent decision making for the road ahead. In every academic library employee, from the dean or director down to a student assistant, is subject to a number of complicated, confusing, and intertwined employment policies and procedures. Because of the complex interplay of these forces, human resources (HR) management and personnel transactions can seem mysterious or confusing.

Author : Gisela M. Webb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000757774

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Human Resources Management in Libraries by Gisela M. Webb Pdf

In this book, first published in 1989, educators, library administrators, and human resources managers will find helpful insights into the vital role they can play in attracting pro-active people to the profession, changing current library structures and staffing patterns to meet emerging information needs, and developing existing staff to cope with conflicting demands. Contributors to this valuable new book also explore the human resources implications of the changing mission of libraries; the challenges faced by public services; the need to reallocate, reclassify, and retain existing staff; and the increasingly important role that human resources specialists play in libraries in transition.

Author : James McKinlay,Vicki Williamson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630243

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The Art of People Management in Libraries by James McKinlay,Vicki Williamson Pdf

This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices and presents options for their application within the special context of libraries, especially academic and research libraries. It lays out a set of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders in the context of continuous organisational change in the 21st century and offers library practitioners effective tips for people management. A practical ‘how-to’ book that provides realistic and proven solutions to real-world challenges Provides examples from organizations to highlight concepts and their applications Summary of key points at the end of each chapter, as well as specific tips in three areas: A – Attention (things to pay attention to); R – Results (initiatives that help to achieve desired results) and T – Techniques (ways to apply the concepts presented.

Author : Michael A. Crumpton
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780634456

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Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries by Michael A. Crumpton Pdf

Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as staffing needs and competencies change. The book focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several aspects, including the role of human resources when the library is part of a larger organization, along with information on how to identify strategic objectives that are expected and related to workforce issues. In addition, the book reviews hiring practices, reorganizations of staff, use of temps or time-limited positions, and how students, volunteers, and internships can make a strategic difference overall. Chapters address competencies across different levels of employment within different library types and consider how those competencies are changing Presents how leadership and library leaders must utilize human resources as a valuable tool for developing a strong and healthy organization Addresses human resource tools, such as job tasks analysis and the creation of equitable payroll structures Demonstrate the use and benefit of multiple employee statuses that provide flexibility and resourcefulness to end users

Author : Michael A. Crumpton,Nora J. Bird
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538134986

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Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries by Michael A. Crumpton,Nora J. Bird Pdf

Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries presents the collective wisdom of human resource librarians and administrators who have been in the forefront of practicing and applying the human resource principles in academic libraries. The book is divided into five Parts: Part I focuses on the present academic library environment and the unique human resource challenges that can be found there. Part II looks at the role of LIS education in preparing Masters level librarians to work within academic libraries and beyond. Part III examines how human resource departments in organizations can continue education beyond the degree for professionals and other staff. Part IV is concerned with how academic libraries show their value to the parent institution. Part V focuses on the library staff roles, how they have changed, and how they are valued in relation to faculty and professional positions. These chapters within each Part represent the emerging trends within academic libraries that impact how librarians are educated, mentored and given the ability to obtain professional development training as incumbent librarians as changes occur in the field. Each chapter is written by a practitioner in HR who has experienced related problems and sought solutions.

Author : Gail Munde
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555707989

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Everyday HR by Gail Munde Pdf

From the dean or director to student assistants, every academic library employee is subject to a number of complicated, confusing, and intertwined employment policies and procedures. Many of these are required by law or governed by federal or state regulations; other policies or practices are unique to an institution. Because of the complex interplay of these forces, human resources (HR) management and personnel transactions can seem almost mysterious. Munde clears the air in her new handbook, providing basic explanations and rationales for the most common and practical applications of HR management in colleges, universities and academic libraries. This handbook Explains the difference between a person and a position, and details the types of positions in academic libraries Summarizes basic employment law, highlighting key federal laws which protect employees Covers the dynamics of working with others, offering guidance for managing conflicts, supervising others, and conducting performance evaluations Provides an overview of the recruitment process, with a look at the roles of search and tenure committees Readers will find Munde's handbook an effective atlas of the most traveled regions of the HR terrain.

Author : Michael Crumpton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1151008530

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Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries by Michael Crumpton Pdf

Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as staffing needs and competencies change. The book focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several aspects, including the role of human resources when the library is part of a larger organization, along with information on how to identify strategic objectives that are expected and related to workforce issues. In addition, the book reviews hiring practices, reorganizations of staff, use of temps or time-limited positions, and how students, volunteers, and internships can make a strategic difference overall. Chapters address competencies across different levels of employment within different library types and consider how those competencies are changing Presents how leadership and library leaders must utilize human resources as a valuable tool for developing a strong and healthy organization Addresses human resource tools, such as job tasks analysis and the creation of equitable payroll structures Demonstrate the use and benefit of multiple employee statuses that provide flexibility and resourcefulness to end users.

Author : Pankl, Elisabeth,Theiss-White, Danielle,Bushing, Mary C.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781615206025

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Recruitment, Development, and Retention of Information Professionals: Trends in Human Resources and Knowledge Management by Pankl, Elisabeth,Theiss-White, Danielle,Bushing, Mary C. Pdf

"This book offers disparate yet important perspectives of various information professionals pertaining to recruitment, retention and career development of individuals within organizations"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Richard Rubin
Publisher : New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015029712497

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Human Resource Management in Libraries by Richard Rubin Pdf

Critical human resources are becoming more scarce and management needs to be more knowledgeable about people-related issues. However, many libraries do not have human resource specialists. This book relates the field of human resources to the library world in concept and in specific example.

Author : Peter Jordan,Caroline Lloyd
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351898379

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Staff Management in Library and Information Work by Peter Jordan,Caroline Lloyd Pdf

This standard text has been fully revised and updated for its fourth edition to reflect continuing technological changes, as well as issues such as social inclusion, lifelong learning and European employment legislation. Chapter 1 on the working environment has been completely rewritten. The present environment brings problems of staff motivation, de-professionalization and the loss of control: Chapter 2 reminds readers of basic motivation theories, now presented in a more logical sequence, and how to deal with such problems. Chapter 3 on workforce planning has been retitled Human Resource Planning and revised to take into account the modes of staffing appropriate for today's turbulent environment. Effective human resource planning requires excellent selection and recruitment procedures: best practice and developments in this area are explored in Chapters 4, Job Descriptions and Person Specifications, and 5, Recruitment and Selection of Staff. In Chapter 6 on staff appraisal more attention has been given to multi-rating approaches, such as 360° whereby different aspects of work can be assessed by different groups of people, and to appraisal of junior by senior staff. The last decade has seen increased emphasis on training and development to deliver high quality services in a climate of constant change. Chapter 7 has therefore been reordered and expanded in order to reflect new approaches and changes in this area. In Chapter 8, Staff Supervision and Interpersonal Skills, recent emphasis on leadership and counselling skills are reflected, as is the growing need to do more with less through enhanced time management and stress management techniques. With this new edition, this core guide brings professionals involved in managing library and information staff up to date with how to cope with the most pressing problems and challenges in today's fast-changing environment.

Author : William C. Welburn,Janice Welburn,Beth McNeil
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838985496

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Advocacy, Outreach, and the Nation's Academic Libraries by William C. Welburn,Janice Welburn,Beth McNeil Pdf

Author : Kelly Blessinger,Paul Hrycaj
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780633688

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Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries by Kelly Blessinger,Paul Hrycaj Pdf

Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners’ viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The book is structured into 14 chapters, covering various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries, including: overview of workplace culture, assessment, recruitment, acclimation for new librarians, workforce diversity, physical environment, staff morale, interaction between departments, tenure track/academic culture, mentoring/coaching, generational differences, motivation/incentives, complaints/conflict management, and organizational transparency. Includes the most current best practices and models in academic libraries Represents the viewpoints of both the employee and manager Focuses on the academic library as workplace rather than as a service provider

Author : Barbara B. Moran,Claudia J. Morner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440854484

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Library and Information Center Management by Barbara B. Moran,Claudia J. Morner Pdf

This essential, single-volume textbook supplies a comprehensive introduction to library management that addresses all the functions of management, specifically within the ever-evolving modern library environment. Strategic planning. Facilities management. Leadership, ethics, communication, and motivation. Human resources and staffing. Change, library development, and innovation. Marketing. Measurement and evaluation. Fiscal responsibility and control. These are just some of the wide range of responsibilities and necessary skills of contemporary library managers—not all of which are typically covered in detail in LIS educational programs. Now updated and expanded for its ninth edition, Libraries Unlimited's Library and Information Center Management is the core management text for library information science programs. This latest text adds new information on grant writing as well as more about budgets, marketing, financial management, assessment, and evidence-based management. The authors include various real-world examples from international settings to help readers understand and conceptualize the place of the library and information center in our global world. Each chapter ends with two helpful sections that present numerous examples and opportunities to apply newly gained information: "Practice Your Skills" and "Discussion Questions."

Author : Rachel Applegate
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781591589181

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Managing the Small College Library by Rachel Applegate Pdf

This book helps directors of small college libraries to plan, staff, and organize their facilities and make the right decisions to effectively contribute to their college's mission. The purpose of this book is to provide the director of a small college library—typically defined as a facility managed by one to seven librarians—with information on every important managerial function specific to their facilities. This content will be much more useful for these library specialists than that of management books covering generic library management or targeted towards large academic settings. Managing the Small College Library covers the key responsibilities of the small college library director: personnel, planning, budgeting, and serving key constituencies. The author draws upon her in-depth knowledge of bureaucratic, political, and human resources managerial theory to explain how librarians can advance the mission of their library. It also includes an in-depth discussion of tenure and academic status for librarians, and examines the effects of both public and religious affiliation.