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Library Management 101: A Practical Guide

Library Management 101: A Practical Guide

Lisa K. Hussey (Editor), Diane L. Velasquez (Editor)
$76.99
Publication Date: April 9th, 2019
Publisher:
ALA Editions
ISBN:
9780838917152
Pages:
312
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Description

Just because a set of responsibilities isn’t formally called management doesn’t mean that it isn’t management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already know: that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one’s role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills. Newly revised and updated, this book pulls together management best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the U.S. and Canada. Among the many topics discussed are

  • classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library;
  • human resource planning;
  • marketing and public relations;
  • negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library;
  • facilities management;
  • information technology management and future trends;
  • change management, organizational culture; and
  • ethics and confidentiality.

About the Author

Dr. Lisa K. Hussey is an assistant professor at the School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College. She has been teaching and researching management for over 13 years, beginning in her doctoral program, where she completed a certificate in Organizational Change and Conflict as part of her Ph.D. in LIS. Dr. Hussey has experience in management in libraries and in retail bookstores. She has also researched diversity within the profession and the role of community support in budget crisis.

Dr. Diane L. Velasquez is the program director of the Information Management program and lecturer at the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences at University of South Australia. Her research interests include website evaluation and assessment, digital libraries, reader’s advisory and librarians’ perception of readers of genre fiction but especially the romance genre. Dr. Velasquez has a PhD in LIS from the University of Missouri, an MLS for the University of Arizona, MBA in management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She spent over 20 years in corporate America before switching careers to librarianship and academe.

Praise for Library Management 101: A Practical Guide

"There are very few options when it comes to library management texts, perhaps because hardly any programs adequately cover the topic, thus discouraging potential authors. Thankfully, Hussey and Velasquez were not discouraged. Their book is an excellent offering. As their book title suggests, this is a practical guide. It seems the perfect length and breadth for semester-long or quarter-long courses in library management or for the aspiring library leader."
— Journal of Education for Library and Information Science

"A valuable textbook and a useful guide for any stage of a person’s career ... Almost all the chapters include a case study that helps to illustrate the practical application of the topic being discussed. Even the chapters on strategic planning and grant writing give the reader a hands-on understanding of the process, reminding current and future managers of the need to have a vision, to plan, and not to fear engaging your staff in an activity that will provide direction and hopefully buy-in. Many books discuss approaches to strategic planning that can be too theoretical. This one provides sound objectives. The case studies help readers to think it through and feel more comfortable doing it when on the job."
—Archival Issues

"A well-rounded reference for early-career library managers or librarians looking to advance into leadership positions. Shifting from a librarian to a library manager can be an intimidating experience. This book can act as a reference guide and provide a comforting place to turn to if a new library manager feels overwhelmed. Additionally, the concepts in the book can apply to a library manager in any type of library, as there is not a specific focus on public, academic, or other types of libraries."
—Serials Review