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Transitioning from Librarian to Middle Manager
ABC-CLIO 2004; US$ 63.00Through her unique perspective the author provides insight into the many different areas of expertise that are required in a good manager. These include how to handle cliques, how to handle the perceived or real excellence of the previous manager, how to handle difficult subordinates, and many others. The aspiring manager, or one recently promoted... more...
The Agile Librarian's Guide to Thriving in Any Institution
ABC-CLIO 2009; US$ 30.00Agile librarians love their work and are appreciated for it. They have expertise in the practice of their profession and in the business of gaining and maintaining influence, as well as in effective marketing and public relations. This useful handbook describes and illustrates proven methods to get your library and information services the attention... more...
The Generation X Librarian
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2011; US$ 55.00Generation X includes individuals born roughly between 1961 and 1981. This generation has faced major advances in technology, environmental degradation, and widening economic injustice, all of which affect libraries and librarians. This collection of critical essays highlights the special challenges that face Generation X librarians. Topics covered... more...
Who Will Take Over the Business
Wiley 2011; US$ 29.95As the first wave of Canadian baby boomers retire over the next few years, succession planning will be vital for the long-term survival of many businesses. Canada is about to see a huge transfer of wealth from this generation to the next, yet many businesses struggle to ensure a smooth transition of business management and ownership. For family-owned... more...
Working in the Virtual Stacks
ALA Editions 2011; US$ 38.00Written in a warm and personal style, Working in the Virtual Stacks presents an exciting future for librarians, already upon us today! more...
The Laughing Librarian
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 49.95Despite the stodgy stereotypes, libraries and librarians themselves can be quite funny. The spectrum of library humor from sources inside and outside the profession ranges from the subtle wit of the New Yorker to the satire of Mad. This examination of American library humor over the past 200 years covers a wide range of topics and spans the continuum... more...
Ambassadors of the Book
De Gruyter 2012; US$ 140.00What competences are needed for heritage librarians, and how can they be taught? The management of heritage collections requires a unique mix of knowledge and skills, including expertise in preservation and conservation; heritage policies; acquisitions and collection management; bibliographic description; the materiality of books and other collection... more...
Vom Fachexperten zum Wissensunternehmer
Springer 2012; US$ 39.99Fachexperten werden im Vergleich zu Führungskräften in vielen Unternehmen noch immer stiefmütterlich behandelt. Gleichzeitig hat ihre Bedeutung aufgrund der globalen Marktverhältnisse stark zugenommen. Wettbewerbsentscheidend ist mehr und mehr das Wissen geworden, das in die Produkte und in die zu deren Herstellung notwendigen Prozesse... more...
The New Professional's Toolkit
Facet Publishing 2012; US$ 69.67A handbook for new information professionals wanting to thrive in their careers. Drawing together the experiences and advice of rising stars in the information world, it covers topics such as: utilizing technologies and social media; generating funding and how to do more with less; and managing people and communication skills. more...









