Increase patronage with effective outreach strategies From the Introduction, by Wendi Arant and Pixie Anne Mosley: "Outreach is a concept that is gaining more and more significance for libraries, particularly with the recent developments in information technology. Dictionaries define it as 'the act of extending services, benefits, etc. to a wider section of the population.'This definition also implies a mission to communicate a particular message to an audience in order to gain their support. Its meaning for libraries is profound, having consequences for fund raising, public...
Increase patronage with effective outreach strategies From the Introduction, by Wendi Arant and Pixie Anne Mosley: "Outreach is a concept th...
Through her unique perspective the author provides insight into the many different areas of expertise that are required in a good manager. These include how to handle cliques, how to handle the perceived or real excellence of the previous manager, how to handle difficult subordinates, and many others. The aspiring manager, or one recently promoted to management, will benefit from the sage advice offered for these and many other situations that arise from the new responsibilities of being a manager. Consider, for example, the need to establish and maintain good relationships with those...
Through her unique perspective the author provides insight into the many different areas of expertise that are required in a good manager. These in...
Many librarians successfully make the transition to library manager, decide that it was a positive career move, and settle into a middle manager role for a period of years. After a few years they become recognized as experienced or senior managers. But what does being an experienced or 'senior' manager really mean? Is it a destination unto itself or a transitional role? What should one do to prepare for moving on? How best to stay put without stagnating?
Pixey Anne Mosley, author of "Transitioning from Librarian to Middle Manager" (2004) offers insights into the nature of professional...
Many librarians successfully make the transition to library manager, decide that it was a positive career move, and settle into a middle manager ro...
Change is inevitable and essential to any functioning institution. But change can be stressful, k especially when it upsets established routines and patterns. Library managers need to be able to lead staff through episodes of change while remaining empathetic, this book shows them how to* Engage library staff in the process and encourage their active participation* Navigate successfully through common types of change, such as space planning, departmental reorganization, and changes in work responsibilities* Draw on concepts from psychology, communication, empowerment, planning, and evaluation...
Change is inevitable and essential to any functioning institution. But change can be stressful, k especially when it upsets established routines and p...
