Library Management 101: A Practical Guide

by Lisa K. Hussey (Editor), Diane L. Velasquez (Editor)

Just because a set of responsibilities isn't formally called management doesn’t mean that it isn’t management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one’s role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills. Newly revised and updated, this book pulls together management best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the U.S. and Canada. Among the many topics discussed are

classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library;
human resource planning;
marketing and public relations;
negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library;
facilities management;
information technology management and future trends;
change management, organizational culture; and
ethics and confidentiality.

In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, with its structured, practical knowledge this impressive volume will also benefit experienced managers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Professional Development

312 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2020

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not read the entire thing. Instead I perused chapters that were relevant to me.

[Matt Jaeger · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only required reading on my list this year, a necessity for grad school. But as far as textbooks go, it was relatively palatable.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful. Also, brief!

[Rhiannon]

i deserve a celebration for surviving this class actually