Management Basics for Information Professionals by G. Edward Evans (English) Pap

Description: Management Basics for Information Professionals by G. Edward Evans, Stacey Greenwell The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad of basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The recipient of rave reviews from far and wide (Journal of Hospital Librarianship deemed it "a librarians dream ... very forward-thinking"), since its initial publication this text has served as an essential resource for both LIS students and practitioners. The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad of basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. Throughout, Evans and new co-author Greenwell pay close attention to management in "new normal" straitened economic conditions and the pervasive impact of technology on a library managers role. This books coverage includes a new focus on how being in the public/nonprofit sector influences the application of management basics such as planning, accountability, trust and delegation, decision making, principles of effective organizational communication, fostering change and innovation, quality control, and marketing; the managerial environment, organizational skill sets, the importance of a people-friendly organization, and legal issues; key points on leadership, team-building, and human resource management; budget, resource, and technology management; management ethics, with a lengthy discussion of why ethics matter; and tips for planning a library career, with a look at the work/life debate. This book, to quote Australian Library Journal, is "a recommended text for library science students, but is also an excellent source of information for career librarians wanting to refresh their knowledge of library management in a fast-moving information services environment." Table of Contents List of Illustrations Preface Part 1 Background Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Environmental Issues Chapter 3 Legal Issues Chapter 4 Leadership Chapter 5 Ethics Part II Managerial Functions Chapter 6 Accountability, Authority, Power, and Delegation Chapter 7 Vision, Mission, and Planning Chapter 8 Assessment, Quality Control, and Operations Chapter 9 Decision Making Chapter 10 Change Management Chapter 11 Communication Chapter 12 Advocacy and Marketing Part III Managing People Chapter 13 Staffing Chapter 14 Enhancing Performance Chapter 15 Managing Diversity Chapter 16 Motivating Staff Part IV Managing Things Chapter 17 Managing Money Chapter 18 Income Generation Chapter 19 Managing Technology Chapter 20 Managing Facilities Part V Managing Yourself and Your Career Chapter 21 Other Managerial Skills Chapter 22 Creating Your Career About the Authors Index Long Description The recipient of rave reviews from far and wide (Journal of Hospital Librarianship deemed it "a librarians dream ... very forward-thinking"), since its initial publication this text has served as an essential resource for both LIS students and practitioners. The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. Throughout, Evans and new co-author Greenwell pay close attention to management in "new normal" straitened economic conditions and the pervasive impact of technology on a library managers role. This books coverage includes a new focus on how being in the public/nonprofit sector influences the application of management basics such as planning, accountability, trust and delegation, decision making, principles of effective organizational communication, fostering change and innovation, quality control, and marketing; the managerial environment, organizational skill sets, the importance of a people-friendly organization, and legal issues; key points on leadership, team-building, and human resource management; budget, resource, and technology management; management ethics, with a lengthy discussion of why ethics matter; and tips for planning a library career, with a look at the work/life debate. This book, to quote Australian Library Journal, is "a recommended text for library science students, but is also an excellent source of information for career librarians wanting to refresh their knowledge of library management in a fast-moving information services environment." Review Quote "The volume provides ample bases for classroom discussion and can serve as a guide for best practices for those in the profession ... Supporting both MIS and MLS curricula, this book will be useful to managers of libraries and related organizations." Details ISBN0838918735 Author Stacey Greenwell Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 0838918735 ISBN-13 9780838918739 Format Paperback DEWEY 025.1 Pages 352 Edition Description 4th ed. Audience General Publisher ALA Neal-Schuman Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-01-06 Imprint ALA Neal-Schuman We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130292561;

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