Inherent Strategies In Library Management

Author : Masanori Koizumi
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081012970

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Inherent Strategies in Library Management by Masanori Koizumi Pdf

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 : Charles R. McClure,Alan R. Samuels
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015001807547

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Strategies for Library Administration by Charles R. McClure,Alan R. Samuels Pdf

Author : Joseph R. Matthews
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313068690

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Strategic Planning and Management for Library Managers by Joseph R. Matthews Pdf

Libraries enter into strategic planning by a variety of routes, from dynamic technology and rising costs to budget cuts and pressure for change. In this book, Joe Matthews guides library managers towards a greater understanding of the role and attendant responsibilities of strategic planning. Academic, public, and special librarians alike will benefit from Matthews' cogent explanations, real-life examples, and time-tested recommendations. In the process, Matthews addresses such intrinsic questions as: Why is it important that I add strategic thinking to my managerial arsenal? How will strategic planning benefit my library, and is there more than one way to go about it? What is the best way of monitoring and updating our strategic plan for maximum effect? In each case, he debunks false impressions, attends to the goal of providing good service, and identifies at least one new way to communicate the library's strategic importance in the lives of its customers. Academic, public, and special librarians alike will benefit from Matthews' cogent explanations, real-life examples, and time-tested recommendations.

Author : Robert M. Hayes,Virginia A. Walter
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996-09-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313289545

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Strategic Management for Public Libraries by Robert M. Hayes,Virginia A. Walter Pdf

Drawing on Hayes's previous work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries, this professional reference addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the community library environment. The volume provides a conceptual framework for strategic management, identifies its major concerns and relationships to the tactical and operational management of public libraries, discusses the particular problems and needs of community libraries, and details the assessment of the library's strategic position. The final section of the book offers extensive practical information for formulating and implementing strategic management in the public library setting. Public libraries must operate in a time of increasing change, both within the library community and throughout the larger social and economic environments in which the library must function. All community libraries, regardless of size, must prepare for the strategic changes that are occurring, such as the National Information Infrastructure and the onrush of electronic information. Planning for change is not enough. Change must be managed strategically, through the library's recognition of its needs and objectives in relationship to the shifting contexts in which it must operate. This professional reference is a comprehensive guide to the strategic management of change in community libraries. Drawing on Hayes's work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries, this volume addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the community library environment. The volume provides a conceptual framework for strategic management, identifies its major concerns and relationships to the tactical and operational management of public libraries, discusses the particular problems and needs of community libraries, and details the assessment of the library's strategic position. The final section of the book offers extensive practical information for formulating and implementing strategic management in the public library setting.

Author : Sandra Nelson
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838935736

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Strategic Planning for Results by Sandra Nelson Pdf

The PLA Results Series has long served to help public librarians envision, evaluate, and respond to community needs with distinctive programs and services. Building from this proven model, Strategic Planning for Results is the fully revised version of Planning for Results, the foundational book in this groundbreaking series. Sandra Nelson, senior editor of the Results Series, focuses on the essential steps to draft a results-driven, strategic planning process that libraries can complete over the course of four months, regardless of organizational structure or size. Reflecting on the current planning environment for public libraries, Nelson makes the case for strategic rather than long-term planning and includes a wealth of information about understanding and managing the change process to help staff Assess the change-readiness of the library and preparing staff to implement forthcoming changes Simplify data collection and decision-making processes through the use of 14 reproducible workforms Identify service priority options and reach agreement as a group Successfully present and communicate within their library Including the newly revised and adopted Public Library Service Responses, along with case studies, workforms, and tool kits, Strategic Planning for Results offers librarians a wealth of ideas to effectively meet changing community needs.

Author : Margaret Kinnell Evans
Publisher : London : T. Graham
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Library administration
ISBN : UCAL:B4202021

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All Change? by Margaret Kinnell Evans Pdf

Author : Lisa K. Hussey,Diane L. Velasquez
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838918630

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Library Management 101 by Lisa K. Hussey,Diane L. Velasquez Pdf

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 : Robert Mayo Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Public libraries
ISBN : OCLC:1151319669

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Strategic Management for Public Libraries by Robert Mayo Hayes Pdf

Drawing on Hayes's previous work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries, this professional reference addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the community library environment. The volume provides a conceptual framework for strategic management, identifies its major concerns and relationships to the tactical and operational management of public libraries, discusses the particular problems and needs of community libraries, and details the assessment of the library's strategic position. The final section of the book offers extensive practical information for formulating and implementing strategic management in the public library setting.

Author : Carol Smallwood,Jason Kuhl,Lisa Fraser
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810890534

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Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians by Carol Smallwood,Jason Kuhl,Lisa Fraser Pdf

As budgets for libraries continue to shrink, the key challenge facing the 21st century librarian is finding how to do more with less. Learning how to increase productivity within the constraints of a difficult economy, librarians can benefit from the insights of fellow professionals and others who have succeeded in making the most of what they have. Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians features more than thirty essays that provide valuable tips for the professional who must cope with increasing demands upon their resources. Librarians will get tips on how to: identify the most important tasks for the library eliminate non-essential functions and processes increase reliance on volunteers, interns, and students optimize daily routines and schedule staff effectively increase productivity through the use of social media and email increase project and time management skills and personal productivity through setting and meeting goals With productivity tips for all librarians—from the newly hired to the most seasoned veteran—this volume will help libraries provide better service to their users and also show librarians how to give this service without losing their personal lives and their sanity.

Author : Joan Giesecke
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838907938

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Practical Strategies for Library Managers by Joan Giesecke Pdf

Giesecki (dean of libraries, U. of Nebraska-Lincoln) offers library managers practical and innovative strategies geared toward setting goals for the department and delivering first-rate library services. Mentoring, team-building, decision making, taking charge, and working and communicating with staff at all levels are among the secrets she reveals.

Author : Donald E. Riggs
Publisher : Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UCAL:B4327850

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Strategic Planning for Library Managers by Donald E. Riggs Pdf

Author : Kent Hendrickson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000757903

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Creative Planning for Library Administration by Kent Hendrickson Pdf

In the seven chapters of this book, first published in 1991, the topics of planning and creativity as they apply to the management of academic libraries are discussed fully, with specific examples and detailed guidelines. Topics such as involving all members of the library staff in decision making and encouraging creativity in an unstable work environment are explored, as are new developments like performance measures.

Author : Barbara B. Moran,Claudia J. Morner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Robert M. Hayes
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993-08-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015029102731

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Strategic Management for Academic Libraries by Robert M. Hayes Pdf

This professional reference for academic librarians provides detailed guidance for the strategic management of academic libraries. While strategic planning is important, this volume recognizes that even the best plans must confront the reality of implementation of services and facilities within the library on a daily basis. This book offers solutions to immediate operational problems within the academic library and treats strategic planning as but one component of overall strategic management. The first part of the work overviews definitions and discusses the issues and objectives central to strategic library management. The second part contains chapters on the academic and external contexts within which the library functions, and looks at the impact of those contexts on the strategic management plan. The third part provides detailed information on technical tools and procedures by which strategic management can be accomplished.

Author : Robert D. Stueart,Barbara B. Moran
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015010364688

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Library Management by Robert D. Stueart,Barbara B. Moran Pdf