Managerial leadership for librarians
Subtitle: thriving in the public and nonprofit world
By: G. Edward Evans and Holland Christie
Contributors: Christie, Holland, author
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 377
ISBN-13: 9781440841705
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Management; Aims and objectives; Vocational guidance; Public administration; Library administration; Nonprofit organizations; Administration; Public libraries; Library science; Libraries; Leadership
Description: Putting library management into the unique context of the not-for-profit world, this work offers you invaluable guidance on how to manage your library effectively.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why nonprofit and public sectors matter for library information service managers; title: Leading; title: Communication and persuasion; title: Authority, influence, and power; title: Advisory and governing boards; title: Vision, mission, planning, and strategy; title: Changing environment-Why it matters; title: Assessment, coordination, and quality; title: Fiscal matters; title: Fundraising; title: Managing projects; title: Advocacy, lobbying, marketing, and public relations; title: Political skills; title: Legal aspects; title: Ethics in the workplace; title: Understanding oneself and others; title: Training and developing staff; title: Collaboration; title: Negotiation; title: Long-term career success.