Machiavellian Librarian
Subtitle: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, and Influencing Stakeholders
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781843347552
Subjects: Academic libraries; Libraries; Universities and colleges
Description: Do librarians rock the boat? Do they challenge those around them to win influence and advantage? Why is it that librarians are little found on the 'influence' grid of personality assessment tests? This book offers real life examples of librarians who use their knowledge and skill to project influence, and turn the tide in their, and their library's, favour. It offers first hand and clear examples to help librarians learn to use their influence effectively, for the betterment of their library and their career. Opening chapters cover visualizing data, as well as networking and strategic alignment. Following chapters discuss influence without authority-making fierce allies, communicating results in accessible language and user-centred planning. Closing chapters address using accreditation and regulation reporting to better position the library, as well as political positioning and outcome assessment.