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Book SynopsisLeadership in Academic Libraries highlights model examples of the move from leadership theory into actual practice. A consideration of leadership theories provides a working vocabulary to facilitate discussions of abstract concepts, while specific topical investigations and case studies illustrate those concepts and show the manner in which theories play out in practice. Chapter authors speak from experience as well as theoretical grounding, and include practitioners, researchers, and formal and informal leaders. Topics include transformational leadership across generations; developing a research agenda in library leadership; methodologies for studying library leadership; connections between leadership models and library-focused research; engaging with business, psychology, and educational administration literature; leadership styles; organizational culture; the role of mentoring in leadership; and the role of women in academic library leadership. Two chapters highlight the dichotomy b
Trade ReviewUpon initially glancing through this book, I immediately found the content valuable and engaging. This may sound a little extravagant, but let me explain. As the journal Editor of Library Management I have published a lot of articles dealing with library management. Library Management has published many excellent articles of good practice, excellent programmes, leadership ideas and ideals and ‘how we done it good’ articles. I do not mean to de-value any of this. But I have been yearning for something more. This book provides a link between theory and practice, between practice outside and within libraries, and other quite different perspectives on this profession and leadership. The early chapters provide a context in which practice is established and operated within a theoretical framework. The framework can provide a validation of the exercise, but can also provide an extension or re-working of that framework. . . .Every library should acquire this book and circulate it amongst their professional staff seeking ideas for local projects and practice. It will surely stimulate both and perhaps create more chapters for the extension of this very worthwhile tome. * Australian Academic & Research Libraries *
This work contains a broad selection of library leadership topics, providing direct discussion and debate of the topics at hand and also a springboard for readers to consider an even wider range of management and organisational theories in relation to the practice of leadership in academic libraries. It is recommended for those in academic library management and also those interested in the theory supporting organisational leadership and its application in the academic library setting. * Australian Library Journal *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Part One: Combining Theory and Practice Chapter 1 - Motivating Millennials: The Next Generation of Leaders Julie Artman Chapter 2 - Positive Leadership in Libraries: The Rise of the Credible Optimist Susan E. Parker Chapter 3 - Leadership Capabilities in the Midst of Transition at the Harvard Library Deborah S. Garson and Debra Wallace Part Two: Influencing Success: Women and Minorities in Leadership Roles Chapter 4 - Mentoring Diverse Leaders in Academic Libraries Starr Hoffman Chapter 5 - Academic Library Leadership, Second-Wave Feminism and Twenty-First Century Humanism: Reflections on a Changing Profession Marta Deyrup Part Three - Applying current ideas in the business world to academic library settings Chapter 6 - Leadership and Value Co-Creation in Academic Libraries Michael Germano Chapter 7 - Good to Great for Academic Libraries Dominique Roberts Chapter 8 - Organizational Culture and Leadership: The Irresistible Force Versus the Immovable Object Jason Martin Part Four – Case Studies of Successful Leadership Chapter 9 - The Entrepreneurial Leadership Turn in Higher Education: Agency and Institutional Logic in an Academic Library Kristen E. Willmott, PhD and Andrew F. Wall, PhD Chapter 10 - Marriage between Participatory Leadership and Action Research to Advocate Benefits Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People: An Extended Human Rights Role for Library and Information Science Bharat Mehra and Donna Braquet Contributor Biographies
