The Academic Library Director

Author : Frank Dandraia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134755042

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The Academic Library Director by Frank Dandraia Pdf

The Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in Transition addresses the changing nature of work and the new demands being placed on academic library directors. The authors’broad range of professional experience offers you unique insight on a management position that is truly in transition. Get inside seasoned professionals’heads to save time, effort, and money for yourself and your library. See what these experienced directors did right . . . and learn from their mistakes. The Academic Library Director is the resource that: Considers the challenges of leading an academic library through the transition period between permanent directors; lists the challenges met by interim directors and presents their advice for succeeding in this difficult role. Studies the career paths for academic library directors based on a survey of 21 library directors across the country, with a focus on factors such as gender, education, age, tenure, professional experience, and internal vs. external candidates. Identifies critical criteria for recruiting library leaders for the 21st century. Should your library hire a manager or a leader? Provides a unique, non-librarian perspective on the establishment of a newly configured position of Vice Provost for Information and Dean of University Libraries at a large university. Discusses the perceptions recently appointed academic library directors have about collegiate life vis à vis the realities they’ve encountered since assuming their positions. Shows how a library can thrive in a not-for-profit culture by embracing for-profit principles. The Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in Transition will help prepare you and your library for the only sure thing in the future--change. Successful library directors will be the ones who can recognize and thrive on the “management of change.” Unsuccessful directors will find themselves unable to adapt. Use this book to ensure your library comes out on the right side of the line.

Author : Patrick Lo,Dickson Chiu,Allan Cho,Brad Allard
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081027479

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Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors by Patrick Lo,Dickson Chiu,Allan Cho,Brad Allard Pdf

Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management presents a series of conversations with the directors of major academic and research libraries. The book offers insight, analysis, and personal anecdote from leaders in the library field, giving a unique perspective on how the modern library operates. Readers will learn about the most up-to-date trends and practices in the LIS profession from the directors of 24 internationally acclaimed academic and research libraries in Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, and the UK and USA. This is the first book focusing on leaders and managers of library institutions to offer a global outlook. Facing the need to respond to the expectations of changing populations that librarians strive to serve, this book aims to develop a new understanding of the core values of academic and research libraries, and asks how librarians can innovate, adapt, and flourish in a rapidly shifting professional landscape. Presents conversations with library leaders from 24 major institutions Offers a global perspective on the operation and management of libraries Discusses the director’s impact on institutional structures and future landscapes Gives insights based on first-hand experience

Author : Colleen S. Harris
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838914969

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So You Want to Be an Academic Library Director by Colleen S. Harris Pdf

This work offers a starting point from which academic library directors and aspirants can learn about various leadership skills and then plan their own professional development accordingly.

Author : Joanne R. Euster
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1987-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCAL:B4378987

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The Academic Library Director by Joanne R. Euster Pdf

The analysis of the management activities and effectiveness of the academic library director in Joanne Euster's The Academic Library Director is a fine companion to Rook's work on motivation. Indeed Euster even identifies several key leadership types that characterize certain library directors. Her analyses of those types, and in particular her witty mottoes for each, are a delight. . . . Euster's work is, though, a serious one that is worth serious attention. It is a solid analytical study of how academic library directors operate and what impact they may have on the operation and effectiveness of a library. . . . Her short concluding chapter on the implications of her study offers some extremely valuable insights for university administrators and faculty, library staff, library educators, professional associations, and even directors. Wilson Library Bulletin Although working within a framework largely predetermined by institutional requirements and standardized procedures, the academic library director confronts opportunities and challenges that offer a wide scope for individual creativity. Joanne Euster's new book analyzes the contribution of the director's personal leadership style and management skills to the successful operation of college, university, or research library. Based on the author's award-winning study of the activities and effectiveness of academic library directors, it is the first full-length examination of the subject.

Author : Frank D'Andraia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0789003201

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The Academic Library Director by Frank D'Andraia Pdf

The Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in Transition addresses the changing nature of work and the new demands being placed on academic library directors. The authors'broad range of professional experience offers you unique insight on a management position that is truly in transition. Get inside seasoned professionals'heads to save time, effort, and money for yourself and your library. See what these experienced directors did right . . . and learn from their mistakes. The Academic Library Director is the resource that: Considers the challenges of leading an academic library through the transition period between permanent directors; lists the challenges met by interim directors and presents their advice for succeeding in this difficult role. Studies the career paths for academic library directors based on a survey of 21 library directors across the country, with a focus on factors such as gender, education, age, tenure, professional experience, and internal vs. external candidates. Identifies critical criteria for recruiting library leaders for the 21st century. Should your library hire a manager or a leader? Provides a unique, non-librarian perspective on the establishment of a newly configured position of Vice Provost for Information and Dean of University Libraries at a large university. Discusses the perceptions recently appointed academic library directors have about collegiate life vis à vis the realities they've encountered since assuming their positions. Shows how a library can thrive in a not-for-profit culture by embracing for-profit principles. The Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in Transition will help prepare you and your library for the only sure thing in the future--change. Successful library directors will be the ones who can recognize and thrive on the "management of change." Unsuccessful directors will find themselves unable to adapt. Use this book to ensure your library comes out on the right side of the line.

Author : Elizabeth Connor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135694692

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An Introduction To Staff Development In Academic Libraries by Elizabeth Connor Pdf

An indispensable resource for librarians of all roles, the case studies in An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries demonstrate the necessity and value of integrating the library's mission statement and strategic plan with bold approaches to staff orientation, training, mentoring, and development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015042998669

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Evaluating Academic Library Directors by Anonim Pdf

Author : Amanda Clay Powers,Martin Garnar,Dustin Fife
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838919235

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A Starter's Guide for Academic Library Leaders by Amanda Clay Powers,Martin Garnar,Dustin Fife Pdf

The authors sat down with library leaders they most admire for a series of conversations about the aspects of the job that they find the most fascinating (and challenging). These frank discussions will nourish you with nuts-and-bolts wisdom on a diverse range of academic library management issues.

Author : Ruth J. Person,Sharon J. Rogers
Publisher : Association of College & Research Libraries
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015021998821

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Recruiting the Academic Library Director by Ruth J. Person,Sharon J. Rogers Pdf

Author : Susan Carol Curzon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538172704

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What Every Library Director Should Know by Susan Carol Curzon Pdf

In this unconventional management book, author Susan Carol Curzon presents a different take on traditional library management tools. Through personal narrative and anecdotes from other working professionals, Curzon presents the many everyday challenges one meets as a library manager: • The unwritten rules, strategies, and bits of wisdom only learned on-the-job • Behavioral nuances • Political strategies • Mentor-like advice • Subtle communication codes Regardless of the professional setting, management is management and wisdom is wisdom. What Every Library Director Should Know is the insider’s view of vital actions, behaviors, and strategies needed to succeed in every type of library. This second edition has been significantly revised to emphasize diversity, inclusion, remote work, and virtual services.

Author : Primary Research Group
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : IND:30000087207589

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Best Practices of Academic Library Information Technology Directors by Primary Research Group Pdf

This study is based on interviews with IT directors and assistant directors of leading college and university libraries and consortiums, including The Research Libraries Group, Vanderbilt University, the University of Texas, Lewis & Clark College, Salt Lake Community College, the University of Washington, the California Institute of Technology, Hutchinson Community College and Australia?s Monash University, Among the many topics covered are: investment in and maintenance of workstations, implementation of wireless access, policies towards laptops in the library, digitizing special collections, establishing digital depositories, preserving scholarly access to potentially temporal digital media, use of Ebooks, services for distance learning students, use of url resolvers, web site development and management, use of virtual reference, investment in library software, IT staff size and staff skill composition, range of IT staff responsibilities, use of outsourcing, relations between Library and general University IT staff, uses of PHP programming, catalog integration with the web, catalog enhancement software and services, web site search engine policies, use of automated electronic collection management software, technology education and training, development of technology centers and information literacy, library printing technology and cost reimbursement, and other issues of concern to library Information Technology Staff Directors.

Author : Bryce Nelson
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912232

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The Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide by Bryce Nelson Pdf

The daily administration of an academic library often leaves you needing quick advice on the topic at hand. Nelson, an experienced administrator writing from first-hand knowledge, delivers such advice in 30 topical chapters. Each chapter begins with an “Assertion,” a one-sentence summary allowing you to rapidly scan the book and find what you need. When you’re on the job you can dip into this guide for ready-to-use guidance on the full range of administrator responsibilities, such as How to think and act politically Preparing staff for safety and security procedures Influencing student and faculty's perception of the library as a basic component of education Fostering librarians' professional identity as teachers Communicating effectively, from email messages to meetings Assessment and systematic collection of data Commentary sections in each chapter offer observations and interpretation, with abundant examples of useful advice. If you want to dig further into a topic, a Readings section points you to resources. Packed with insight about the day-to-day operations of the academic library, Nelson's guide will be invaluable to new and experienced administrators alike.

Author : Janet M. Hurlbert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313095962

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Defining Relevancy by Janet M. Hurlbert Pdf

Connection. Competition. Collaboration. These three words define management of college libraries, today and in the future. They also describe the contents of this book, which focus on planning for the multiple directions that college library managers must consider and act upon. Contributed chapters cover the challenges nearly all must face, such as understanding users, information literacy, staff alignment, and the integration of physical building and function. Some chapters contain studies and models that can be replicated at similar institutions. Others offer documentation that can be used in reports or presentations to administrators and boards. Together, they convey a plethora of good ideas for responding to customers, competitors, technologies, and stakeholders.

Author : George J. Soete
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : IND:30000095407536

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Evaluating Library Directors by George J. Soete Pdf

Author : John Budd
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838983189

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The Changing Academic Library by John Budd Pdf

"The Changing Academic Library is a revision of Budd's The Academic Library: Its Context, Its Purpose, and Its Operation. This book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the dynamic states of higher education and academic libraries. It presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges that their libraries must come to grips with. Current practice is reviewed, but it is examined in the broader context of educational needs, scholarly communication, politics and economics, technology, and the nature of complex organizations."--Publisher's description.