Moniz, Richard J. Jr.,
Practical and effective management of libraries : integrating case studies, general management theory, and self-understanding Richard J Moniz Jr. - Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 2010. - 139p. - Chandos information professional series. .
Tight budgets and smaller staffs have unexpectedly thrust a number of librarians into leadership roles for which they may be unprepared. In this timely new guidebook from experienced library director Richard J. Moniz Jr., both practicing librarians and LIS students are given crucial methods for effective management. You'll find tools to help you improve strategic thinking and enhance decision-making skills, as well as a fundamental explanation of management theory and its practical application in the library environment. There are tips for avoiding common pitfalls, motivating others, fostering diversity, communicating effectively, and understanding your institution s organizational culture. Moniz practically written new resource will help you to easily translate and implement essential management skills in your own library environment.
9781843345787 (paperback)
Library management
025.1 / MOP
Practical and effective management of libraries : integrating case studies, general management theory, and self-understanding Richard J Moniz Jr. - Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 2010. - 139p. - Chandos information professional series. .
Tight budgets and smaller staffs have unexpectedly thrust a number of librarians into leadership roles for which they may be unprepared. In this timely new guidebook from experienced library director Richard J. Moniz Jr., both practicing librarians and LIS students are given crucial methods for effective management. You'll find tools to help you improve strategic thinking and enhance decision-making skills, as well as a fundamental explanation of management theory and its practical application in the library environment. There are tips for avoiding common pitfalls, motivating others, fostering diversity, communicating effectively, and understanding your institution s organizational culture. Moniz practically written new resource will help you to easily translate and implement essential management skills in your own library environment.
9781843345787 (paperback)
Library management
025.1 / MOP