Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries - The Early 21st Century

Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners' viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The book is structured into 14 chapters, covering various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries, including: overview of workplace culture, assessment, recruitment, acclimation for new librarians, workforce diversity, physical environment, staff morale, interaction between departments, tenure track/academic culture, mentoring/coaching, generational differences, motivation/incentives, complaints/conflict management, and organizational transparency. Includes the most current best practices and models in academic libraries Represents the viewpoints of both the employee and manager Focuses on the academic library as workplace rather than as a service provider

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of figures and tables
About the editors
About the contributors
Introduction
Part 1: Overview of workplace culture
Chapter 1: Organizational culture and leadership: exploring perceptions and relationships
Abstract:
Introduction
Organizational culture defined
Unit subcultures
Perceptions
Values
Leadership
Everyone leads
Culture-shaping
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Building on our strengths: working towards a preferred workplace culture
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Case studies
Results
Current cultures
Preferred cultures
Discussion
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Organizational culture and administrative change: a case study at a metropolitan academic library
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review: prior case studies
Background and methodology
Positive cultural aspects
Challenges
Change in the library's administration
Conclusion
Appendix A Culture interview
Appendix B Culture survey and responses
Part 2: Assessment
Chapter 4: Organizational climate assessment and improvement planning
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Strategic planning retreats
Assessment strategy
Climate assessment instrument
Climate assessment retreats
Outcomes
Lessons learned
Conclusion and looking forward
Appendix A Values statement
Appendix B Cook Library Strategic Plan 2010-2016 (Excerpt)
Appendix C Cook Work Life Survey
Appendix D Plan to improve and enhance organizational climate
Part 3: Acclimation for new librarians
Chapter 5: Helping new librarians find success and satisfaction in the academic library
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Best practices for supporting and leveraging new librarians
Conclusion
Part 4: Workforce diversity
Chapter 6: Beyond diversity: moving towards inclusive work environments
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Inclusive work environments
Cultural competencies
Climate surveys
Developing inclusive work environments
An international perspective
Library leadership
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Cultural competencies in authentic leadership
Abstract:
Introduction
Background on the organizational culture of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Leadership literature
Implementing authentic leadership and cultural competencies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Infrastructure
Diversity committee and mission
Workplace climate
Recruitment and retention
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Diversity and sensitivity in the workplace: understanding Asian Pacific American staff
Abstract:
Introduction
Asian Pacific Americans: definition
APA population's profile
APA librarians data: diversity counts
Literature review
APA diverse identities
APA library staff: other relevant issues
Best practices and future research
Conclusion
Part 5: Physical environment
Chapter 9: Challenges of redesigning staff work space
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Space assessments
Planning for space changes
Conclusion
Appendix Workspace needs assessment and renovation checklist
Chapter 10: All integration is local: merging cultures in an academic library
Abstract:
Introduction
Literature review
Case study
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Promoting and enabling civility in the academic library
Abstract:
Introduction
The broader issues of civility and incivility
A commitment to

Bericht

"All aspects of workplace culture in libraries are addressed in this timely and readable volume that covers a range of relevant topics...useful for all university library staff, especially those in supervisory roles, and I recommend it for purchase by academic libraries to assist staff in improving the library workplace for all employees." --Australian Library Journal,September 2 2014
The book makes us aware of what we usually ignore or gloss over in our everyday working environment, to question where it might be hindering staff and the service they offer." --Managing Information

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Kelly (EDT)/ Hrycaj Blessinger
• Mitarbeit: Kelly Blessinger (Herausgeber), Paul Hrycaj (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: American library assn
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 30.04.2013
• EAN: 9781843347026
• ISBN: 978-1-84334-702-6
• Seiten: 374
• Serien: Chandos Information Professional Series; Chandos Information Profession; Chandos Information Professional Series
• Thema: Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Wirtschaft > Management