Library Management 101: A Practical Guide
Brand: ALA Editions
Categories: Books, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences



Dimensions: 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 083891148X
Publisher: ALA Editions
Print length: 448 pages
Publication date: July 10, 2013
ISBN-13: 978-0838911488
Edition: Illustrated
subtitle: Illustrated Edition
author: Visit Amazon's Diane L. Velasquez Page search results Diane L. Velasquez
review: Editorial Reviews From Booklist Many graduate programs in library science unfortunately neglect to offer management courses, leaving freshly minted librarians to rely on outside experience or find their own training. Luckily, books like Library Management 101: A Practical Guide help fill the gap. Editor Velasquez, program director of the Library and Information Management program at the University of South Australia, brings more than 20 years of experience (as an assistant professor, researcher, and lecturer in the U.S.) to this text, with her belief that all librarians manage something, from collections to volunteers—even if they think they are not on the “management track.” The book pulls together best practices for management at all levels in public and academic libraries. Topics covered include classical and modern theories of management, human resources, strategic planning, leadership, change management, marketing, financial management, facilities management, and more. There is also a discussion of future trends in management. Contributors range from public library directors to academics to frontline managers. This book would make an excellent text for any library-management course as well as a good addition to the personal shelf of any librarian who would like to make the move into administration. --Rebecca Vnuk