Description
Book SynopsisThis practical guide explores the different managerial roles at libraries, looking at the levels of managers, what they do, and how they do it. The book will help prepare early and mid-career librarians to step into new roles.
Table of ContentsDedication
Preface
Section I Project Management
Chapter 1 The Role of the Project Manager
Chapter 2 Leadership Styles
Chapter 3 Group Development and Conflict
Chapter 4 Project Management Frameworks
Chapter 5 Assessment Basics
Chapter 6 Developing Professionally through Project Management
Section II Middle Management
Chapter 7 The Role of a Middle Manager
Chapter 8 Mentoring and Managing Employees
Chapter 9 Coordinating Resources
Chapter 10 Strategic Planning and Assessment
Chapter 11 Promoting and Transforming Organizational Culture
Chapter 12 Developing Professionally through Middle Management
Section III Upper Management
Chapter 13 The Role of a Director
Chapter 14 Managing Managers and Managing Up
Chapter 15 Crisis Leadership
Chapter 16 Budgeting
Chapter 17 Getting Support
Chapter 18 Peer Review, Accreditation, and Assessment
Chapter 19 Developing Professionally through Upper Management
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