Fundamentals of Library Supervision, Third Edition

McNeil, Beth. Fundamentals of Library Supervision. Third Edition. Neal-Schuman, 2017. ISBN:978-0-8389-1554-7

Description
This updated edition will give you the grounding to supervise, manage, and lead with confidence. A perfect handbook for those just moving into a supervisory position, and a welcome refresher for current managers, this resource focuses on daily, real-world issues.

Table of Contents 

Part I    Supervising Individuals

• Chapter 1    Today’s Workplace
• Chapter 2    Hiring and Interviewing
• Chapter 3    Orientation and Training
• Chapter 4    Managing Performance
• Chapter 5    Managing Rewards

Part II    Managing Groups

• Chapter 6    Becoming a Manager
• Chapter 7    Teamwork and Group Dynamics
• Chapter 8    Planning and Organizing Work
• Chapter 9    Budgeting Basics
• Chapter 10    Facilities, Space, and Safety, by Debra J. Pearson
• Chapter 11    Managing Meetings
• Chapter 12    Project Management

Part III    Leading in Organizations

• Chapter 13    Communication Skills
• Chapter 14    Organizational Climate and the Art of Motivation
• Chapter 15    Inclusiveness and Diversity
• Chapter 16    Policies and the Legal Environment
• Chapter 17    Career Management

Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success

Hakala-Ausperk, Catherine. Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success. Chicago: ALA, 2011. 023.9 Hakal. ISBN 978-0-8389-1068-9
Moving into a library management position can feel like a daunting and solitary pursuit. Graduate school courses in management are expensive and often hard to find, and even having a mentor at hand is no guarantee of a successful transition. To help library managers improve their skills and acumen, renowned speaker and trainer Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-study guide to the dynamic role of being a boss. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this workbook :

· Covers major management topics such as success with stakeholders, staffing, customer service, planning, funding, leadership, and more
· Offers an inexpensive alternative to seminars and classroom instruction
· Requires an investment of as little as an hour per week, and is completely self-paced
· Includes challenging questions and exercises, and a Web-based template to record learning progress
Suitable for all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to library directors, this book lays out a clear path to learning the essentials of being a great boss.

Coaching in the Library: A Management Strategy for Achieving Excellence, 2nd ed.

Metz, Ruth F. Coaching in the Library: A Management Strategy for Achieving Excellence, 2nd Ed. Chicago: ALA, 2011. 023.9 Metz 2nd ed. ISBN 978-0838910375

Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members through a coaching style of management. Real-world examples and coaching scenarios specific to library work will help you
· Be both a coach and a player by learning the terminology and techniques
· Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels
· Guide individuals toward a unified goal
· Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving
· Spotlight the big-win opportunities

Complete with new forms, reader-friendly tables, and annotated references, this revised edition is for any library that wants to maximize the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance.

Fundamentals of Library Supervision, 2nd ed.

Giesecke, Joan and Beth McNeil. Fundamentals of Library Supervision, 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA, 2010. isbn-13: 978-0-8389-1016-0 023.9 Giese 2nd. ed.

Management and supervision in libraries are more complex than ever. Not only is the workplace different but the workforce is often made up of four very different generations with very different educational backgrounds and work experiences. Giesecke and McNeil, two experienced library managers, present a basic commonsense approach to solving management and supervisory challenges. They utilize real-world techniques and practices to help readers learn basic supervisory and management procedures and offer strategies and tips to handle difficult situations like firing employees and addressing poor performance. Chapters cover communication, how to create a positive working environment, managing teams, recognizing fundamental legal issues, and managing meetings.