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Continuing Professional Development: Pathways to Leadership in the Library and Information World
De Gruyter 2007; US$ 133.00These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives.They... more...
An Introduction To Staff Development In Academic Libraries
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 41.95An indispensable resource for librarians of all roles, the case studies in An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries demonstrate the necessity and value of integrating the library's mission statement and strategic plan with bold approaches to staff orientation, training, mentoring, and development. more...
Human Resources for Results
ALA Editions 2007; US$ 60.00Expanding on the highly effective PLA Results Series, Goodrich and Singer offer PLA colleagues a strategic approach to the human resources (HR) function in the library. The book focuses on a variety of possible projects and how to staff them, allowing each library to decide where and how to focus their attention. It includes everything needed to deploy... more...
Fundamentals of Library Supervision
ALA Editions 2010; US$ 44.00Two experienced library managers explain how to create a productive workplace as they weave expert advice and commentary into an easy-to-use resource. more...
Hiring, Training, and Supervising Library Shelvers
ALA Editions 2009; US$ 38.00How do you find good library shelvers and keep them for more than a few months? Tunstall gives practical advice to help you do just that with a complete overview on how to hire, test, train, and retain shelvers. more...
People Skills for Library Managers
ABC-CLIO 1996; US$ 35.00Increase your effectiveness as a manager by developing essential interpersonal skills with the creative approach offered in this practical reference. Designed for library school graduates, paraprofessional librarians, and aides who have the responsibility of managing school or small public libraries, this publication focuses on skills that are not... more...
Effective Management of Student Employment
ABC-CLIO 2000; US$ 81.00Building on proven methods of effective supervision, this book offers academic librarians a practical guide for the day-to-day challenges that arise in supervising student employees. The authors describe the roles of employees and supervisors and review general management principles. They then explain how to organize for student employment. Hiring,... more...
Tales Out of the School Library
ABC-CLIO 2009; US$ 40.00Tales Out of the School Library: Developing Professional Dispositions is a book that empowers anyone working in the school library to redefine their practice to meet the needs of young learners today. It covers familiar, everyday topics of the most concern to practitionersÑassessment, literacy and reading, diversity, intellectual freedom, communication,... more...
Supervising Student Employees in Academic Libraries
ABC-CLIO 1991; US$ 56.00Library administrators have taken the student work force for granted for a long time and are only now beginning to realize that this important group accounts for a significant portion of the operating budget. Baldwin describes the role of student employees and the supervisor, including hiring, orientation, and performance appraisal. He discusses some... more...
Library Ethics
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 45.00The evolution of ethical standards for librarians parallels the development of librarianship as a profession. Our most important professional values have been tested and debated in the course of formulating and adopting our codes of ethics. This book includes historical precedents and current examples of ethical issues facing the profession. It looks... more...









