Fundamentals of library supervision
By: Beth McNeil
Edition: Third edition.
Series: ALA fundamentals series; ALA fundamentals series
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780838915547
Subjects: Supervision of employees; Library personnel management
Description: Today's workplace includes a wider generational range of staff, and is governed by more complex legal issues. Poor supervisory skills can compound morale problems and lead to organizational issues. McNeil covers the fundamentals of good supervision and management, while providing practical advice with basic commonsense approaches to solving today's management challenges.
Notes: Previous edition authored by Joan Giesecke and Beth McNeil.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part I: Supervising individuals. Today's workplace ; Hiring and interviewing ; Orientation and training ; Managing performance ; Managing rewards; title: Part II: Managing groups. Becoming a manager ; Team work and group dynamics ; Planning and organizing work ; Budgeting basics ; Facilities, space, and safety / Debra J. Pearson ; Managing meetings ; Project management; title: Part III: Leading in organizations. Communication skills ; Organizational climate and the art of motivation ; Inclusiveness and diversity ; Policies and the legal environment ; Career management.