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The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad of basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. Throughout, the authors pay close attention to management in 'new normal' straitened economic conditions and the pervasive impact of technology on a library manager's role.
List of contents
Part 1: Background 1. Introduction 2. Environmental Issues 3. Legal Issues 4. Leadership 5. Ethics Part 2: Managerial Functions 6. Accountability, Authority, Power, and Delegation 7. Vision, Mission, and Planning 8. Assessment, Quality Control, and Operations 9. Decision Making 10. Change Management 11. Communication 12. Advocacy and Marketing Part 3: Managing People 13. Staffing 14. Enhancing Performance 15. Managing Diversity 16. Motivating Staff Part 4: Managing Things 17. Managing Money 18. Income Generation 19. Managing Technology 20. Managing Facilities Part 5: Managing Yourself and Your Career 21. Other Managerial Skills 22. Creating Your Career
About the author
G. Edward Evans, PhD, is a semi-retired, award-winning author and Fulbright Scholar. He holds several graduate degrees in anthropology and library and information science (LIS). Throughout his career, he has been an administrator, researcher, teacher, and writer. As a researcher, he has published in both anthropology and librarianship. He held a Fulbright Fellowship in librarianship as well as a National Science Foundation Fellowship in archaeology. His teaching experience has also been in both fields in the United States and the Nordic countries. Of note, he completed the faculty ladder (assistant to full professor) while teaching at the Graduate School of Librarianship and Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Evans has extensive administrative experience in private academic libraries such as Harvard University and Loyola Marymount University. He retired from full-time work as associate academic vice president for libraries and information resources at Loyola Marymount University. Evans spends his semi-retirement years volunteering at the Museum of Northern Arizona, serving on the Foundation board for the Flagstaff City– Coconino County Library System, and doing professional writing.Stacey Greenwell, EdD, has served the University of Kentucky Libraries since 2001 in several roles, including associate dean for academic affairs and research, head of the Information Commons, and head of Desktop Support. Recently she began working with the information literacy and assessment department to provide instructional design support, teach, and work on research projects. Dr. Greenwell is a Fellow of the Special Libraries Association and has held numerous leadership roles in the organization including chair of the Information Technology Division and founding chair of the Academic Division. She is a standing committee member for the Education and Training Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and is a standing member of the Programme Committee for the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL). She is a frequent conference presenter and has taught an academic libraries course for the iSchools at Syracuse University and the University of Kentucky.
Summary
'...this text continues to present foundational knowledge that is shared across the information professions. The value comes from its clear and engaging writing, excellent summaries and examples. This text is a comprehensive starting point for new information professionals looking for an introduction to management issues, activities and concerns.' * Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association *
