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020 _a9781843345787 (paperback)
082 _a025.1
_bMOP
100 1 _aMoniz, Richard J. Jr.,
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245 1 0 _aPractical and effective management of libraries :
_bintegrating case studies, general management theory, and self-understanding
_cRichard J Moniz Jr.
260 _aOxford:
_bChandos Publishing,
_c2010.
300 _a139p.
490 1 _aChandos information professional series.
520 _aTight 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.
650 _aLibrary management
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942 _cBK
999 _c62971
_d62971