Evans, G. Edward and Holland Christie. Managerial Leadership for Librarians: Thriving in the Public and Nonprofit World. Libraries Unlimited, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-4408-4170-5
Description
This guide shows librarians how to make the most of their inherent skills and develop new leadership strengths in order to become better library managers, advance their careers, and sustain their libraries—in spite of changing environments and shrinking budgets.
Table of Contents
- Why nonprofit and public sectors matter for library information service managers
- Leading
- Communication and persuasion
- Authority, influence, and power
- Boards
- Vision, mission, and planning
- Changing environment? Why it matters
- Assessment, coordination, and quality
- Fiscal
- Fundraising
- Managing projects
- Advocacy, lobbying, marketing, and public relations
- Political skills
- Legal aspects
- Ethics in the workplace
- Understanding oneself and others
- Training and developing staff
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Long-term career success
