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Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries

Author : Kelly Blessinger
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780633688
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries written by Kelly Blessinger and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners’ viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The book is structured into 14 chapters, covering various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries, including: overview of workplace culture, assessment, recruitment, acclimation for new librarians, workforce diversity, physical environment, staff morale, interaction between departments, tenure track/academic culture, mentoring/coaching, generational differences, motivation/incentives, complaints/conflict management, and organizational transparency. Includes the most current best practices and models in academic libraries Represents the viewpoints of both the employee and manager Focuses on the academic library as workplace rather than as a service provider

Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries

Author : Michael A. Crumpton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538134985
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Book Synopsis Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries by : Michael A. Crumpton

Download or read book Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries written by Michael A. Crumpton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging Human Resource Trends in Academic Libraries presents the collective wisdom of human resource librarians and administrators who have been in the forefront of practicing and applying the human resource principles in academic libraries. The book is divided into five Parts: Part I focuses on the present academic library environment and the unique human resource challenges that can be found there. Part II looks at the role of LIS education in preparing Masters level librarians to work within academic libraries and beyond. Part III examines how human resource departments in organizations can continue education beyond the degree for professionals and other staff. Part IV is concerned with how academic libraries show their value to the parent institution. Part V focuses on the library staff roles, how they have changed, and how they are valued in relation to faculty and professional positions. These chapters within each Part represent the emerging trends within academic libraries that impact how librarians are educated, mentored and given the ability to obtain professional development training as incumbent librarians as changes occur in the field. Each chapter is written by a practitioner in HR who has experienced related problems and sought solutions.

The Dysfunctional Library

Author : Jo Henry
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838916236
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book The Dysfunctional Library written by Jo Henry and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frankly, it’s not something we like to talk about. There is an unfortunate stigma to acknowledging workplace dysfunction, let alone trying to grapple with the problem. But negative behaviors such as incivility, toxicity, deviant behavior, workplace politics, and team and leadership dysfunction not only make the library a stressful workplace, they also run counter to the core values of librarianship. An important tool for library leaders and managers as well as library staff, this book examines these negative relationship-based issues and suggests practical, research-based solutions by discussing the importance of understanding oneself as related to the library workplace;identifying attributes specific to libraries that foster personal success;showing how organizational dysfunction is rooted in problems such as poor communication, inadequate leadership, and lack of employee engagement;breaking down relatable scenarios to analyze what’s behind them and how to defuse them, ranging from a gossipy coworker who fails to contribute to the organization to workplace bullying and mobbing;exploring causes, results, and potential solutions in the areas of cyberloafing, fraud, theft, and sabotage;delving into the importance of conflict management, surveying a variety of approaches and applications;examining the use of teams in libraries and the impact of favoritism, nepotism, and sexism; andproviding techniques for successful collaboration, leadership, organizational communication, and other key management topics. By tackling the dysfunctional library head on, managers as well as library workers who find themselves in a toxic situation will be poised to better meet library goals and move the library forward.

Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces

Author : Spencer Acadia
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 100079881X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces written by Spencer Acadia and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces expands the "dysfunctional" concept in the professional and academic LIS discourse by exposing the internal problematics of libraries, especially at the social and organizational levels. Including contributions written by LIS professionals and scholars, the book demonstrates that although many libraries do well at attending to users and managing external information they often fail at taking care of their own employees and addressing internal workplace issues. Acadia and the contributing authors explore the problem of dysfunctional libraries so that the LIS profession can come to terms with the systemic dysfunction in their institutions and begin solution-oriented progress toward new and sustainable functionality. The book analyzes the dysfunctional nature of modern libraries, while simultaneously proposing solutions to reduce and alleviate dysfunction. Through theory and application, it takes an explicit practice-based approach with the intent to inform and explain dysfunction as experienced in the library workplace at individual and structural levels and perspectives. Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces brings the dysfunction discourse to the attention of LIS academics and scholars so that further theoretical and empirical research can proceed from and subsequently be addressed in library and information schools. The book will also be essential reading for librarians and LIS students currently working or preparing to work in public, college, and university libraries.

Project Management in the Library Workplace

Author : Alice Daugherty
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787548376
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Project Management in the Library Workplace written by Alice Daugherty and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization attempts to put project management into the toolboxes of library administrators through overviews of concepts, analyses of experiences, and forecasts for the use of project management within the profession.

Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science

Author : Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810840839
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science by : Priscilla K. Shontz

Download or read book Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science written by Priscilla K. Shontz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Priscilla Shontz presents advice and anecdotes gathered from research and interviews with more than seventy information professionals in a variety of library-related careers. The modular format allows a reader to peruse any chapter on its own and to read the chapters in his or her preferred order. Seven broad topics are covered: career planning, job searching, gaining experience and education, developing interpersonal and leadership skills, networking, mentoring, and writing for publication. Related readings, as well as helpful Web sites, are included."--BOOK JACKET.

Advances in Library Administration and Organization

Author : Delmus E. Williams
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784419095
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Library Administration and Organization written by Delmus E. Williams and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 33 of Advances in Library Administration and Organization brings together a range of diverse and reflective essays to provide strategies that will be of value in addressing challenges faced by current and future library managers.

Cultivating Civility

Author : Jo Henry
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838947247
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Cultivating Civility written by Jo Henry and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like other workplaces, libraries can sometimes be stressful, with library workers bearing the brunt of such problems as uncivil patrons, poor communication, inadequate leadership, and toxic behaviors by fellow employees. But there’s hope. Following up their acclaimed examination of the dysfunctional library ("should be essential reading for library leaders" raves Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association), here the authors present a book of proactive solutions and guidance culled from their own research, including interviews with library administrators and staff. Sharing valuable insights that will stimulate thought and discussion towards the goal of a healthier and more harmonious workplace, this book addresses the subject from four viewpoints—individual, team, leader, and organization—focusing on solutions and practical steps in each area; shows how self-reflection and self-awareness can be key starting points for exploring workplace issues; offers numerous suggestions for wellness and self-care; provides tips for improving interpersonal communication and conversations in ways that prevent silos and span boundaries; sheds light on forming and sustaining cohesive library teams, then provides solutions for misaligned teams and dissenters; discusses why effectively conveying vision, role modeling, and demonstrating empathy are all crucial behaviors of library leaders; shares actions library leaders can take to engage employees in the change process; examines how organizational structures can either detract or contribute to a library’s success; and details types of training that can be utilized to minimize dysfunction, including training for bias, empathy, conflict management, and diversity. Filled with beneficial advice on every page, this resource will help libraries be better workplaces for everyone.

Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Author : Corliss Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838937594
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion written by Corliss Lee and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[T]he diversity of perspectives presented within this publication will build on the reader's existing knowledge to bring nuances and alternative approaches to these enduring, seemingly intractable challenges within the LIS profession and within society."--from the Foreword by Mark A. Puente. Academic library workers often make use of systemic, bureaucratic, political, collegial, and symbolic dimensions of organizational behavior to achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, but many are also doing the crucial work of pushing back at the structures surrounding them in ways small and large. Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion captures emerging practices that academic libraries and librarians can use to create more equitable and representative institutions. 19 chapters are divided into 6 sections: * Recruitment, Retention and Promotion* Professional Development* Leveraging Collegial Networks* Reinforcing the Message* Organizational Change* AssessmentChapters cover topics including active diversity recruitment strategies; inclusive hiring; gendered ageism; librarians with disabilities; diversity and inclusion with student workers; residencies and retention; creating and implementing a diversity strategic plan; cultural competency training; libraries' responses to Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action; and accountability and assessment. Authors provide practical guiding principles, effective practices, and sample programs and training. Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion explores how academic libraries have leveraged and deployed their institutions' resources to effect DEI improvements while working toward implementing systemic solutions. It provides means and inspiration for continuing to try to hire, retain, and promote the change we want to see in the world regardless of existing structures and systems, and ways to improve those structures and systems for the future.

Leadership in Academic Libraries Today

Author : Bradford Lee Eden
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442232609
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Leadership in Academic Libraries Today written by Bradford Lee Eden and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership 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 between positional leadership and socially constructed leadership roles. The research methods used include case study, survey, and action research. Extensive bibliographies for each chapter provide a solid foundation for further research.

The 21st Century Academic Library

Author : Mary K. Bolin
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081018673
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The 21st Century Academic Library written by Mary K. Bolin and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21st Century Academic Library: Global Patterns of Organization and Discourse discusses the organization of academic libraries, drawing on detailed research and data. The organization of the library follows the path of a print book or journal: acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, reference, instruction, preservation and general administration. Most libraries still have public services and technical services, and are still very print-based in their organization, while their collections and services are increasingly electronic and virtual. This book gathers information on organizational patterns of large academic libraries in the US and Europe, providing data that could motivate libraries to adopt innovative organizational structures or assess the effectiveness of their current organizational patterns. Contributes to the literature on the globalization of information and of library and information science Analyzes and presents data in a way that allows librarians and library administrators to consider what organizational patterns are the most effective for the goals they are pursuing Includes emerging patterns that are not widely seen in the academic library population

Informed Systems

Author : Mary M. Somerville
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 008100222X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Informed Systems written by Mary M. Somerville and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By fostering principles of systems thinking and informed learning though an inclusive, participatory design process that advances information exchange, reflective dialogue, and knowledge creation, the Informed Systems Approach promotes conceptual change in workplace organizations. Informed Systems explores theory-based participatory action research and provides examples of agile process models for activating sustainable design, dialogue, and reflection processes in today’s organizations. This book also examines forward thinking frameworks for academic libraries, and how they can be used in the context of dynamically changing scholarly communications. Chapters further the expression of collaborative information practices that enrich information experiences by simultaneously advancing both situated domain knowledge and transferable learning capacity. Design (and redesign) activities well integrated into the workplace culture are expressed through sustainable processes and practices that produce rich information experiences. Informed learning both promotes and sustains continuous learning, including collective reflection on information sources, collaborative practices, and systems functionalities. In these ways, transferable topical understandings and information resiliency manifest action oriented intention to ensure improvements of real world situations. Transferable critique of the leadership issues facing contemporary library organizations across the globe Agile process models for activating sustainable design, dialogue, and reflection processes in today’s organizations Theory-based participatory action research illustrations of the efficacy of systems thinking interventions Forward thinking frameworks for academic libraries in dynamically changing scholarly communications contexts Proven organizational transformation strategies, building upon theoretical concepts, for nimble responsiveness

The Changing Academic Library

Author : John Budd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838989982
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (899 download)

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Download or read book The Changing Academic Library written by John Budd and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newly revised and expanded third edition, The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments, number 74 in ACRL's Publications in Librarianship series, presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges their libraries face.

Refocusing Academic Libraries through Learning and Discourse

Author : Mary K. Bolin
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0323951112
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Refocusing Academic Libraries through Learning and Discourse written by Mary K. Bolin and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Transformation in Academic Libraries: Discourse, Process, Product helps inform discussions in academic libraries on organizational patterns and divisions of labor. The book gives librarians leverage to think outside traditional bureaucratic structures and re-think how libraries serve their patrons. It examines existing structures and proposes new organizational models and lays out a process for planning organizational transformation and implementing a new organization. Seven chapters offer a radical vision of library transformation, proposing a collaborative process for changing academic libraries into organizations fit for the second quarter of the twenty-first century and beyond. Academic libraries are changing in the face of information technologies, economic pressures and globally disruptive events such as the current pandemic. As a result, practical solutions for transforming organizational and workflow structures for the future are desperately needed. The title analyzes existing organizational structures and proposes new ones that can be adapted to individual libraries. It discusses the challenges posed by virtual learning environments, digital initiatives and resources, changes to cataloging standards and succession planning, as well as changes brought about by the current pandemic. Presents a clear analysis of organizational patterns and divisions of labor in the future of the academic library Gives specific organizational models and presents a process for planning and implementing organizational transformation Advocates for, and supports the radical transformation of, library organization and workflow structures Proposes a collaborative process for transforming academic libraries into future-ready organizations Considers current challenges and aims to support the design of new organizations ready for the second quarter of the 21st century and beyond

Emotion in the Library Workplace

Author : Samantha Schmehl Hines
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787432416
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (874 download)

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Download or read book Emotion in the Library Workplace written by Samantha Schmehl Hines and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors explore application of the study of emotion in the library workplace and look at future trends in the area. Library managers will take away knowledge about how the library workplace can and should operate with consideration toward emotion, and will glean ideas for implementation with their own staff and services.

Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries

Author : Michael A. Crumpton
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780634455
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries written by Michael A. Crumpton and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as staffing needs and competencies change. The book focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several aspects, including the role of human resources when the library is part of a larger organization, along with information on how to identify strategic objectives that are expected and related to workforce issues. In addition, the book reviews hiring practices, reorganizations of staff, use of temps or time-limited positions, and how students, volunteers, and internships can make a strategic difference overall. Chapters address competencies across different levels of employment within different library types and consider how those competencies are changing Presents how leadership and library leaders must utilize human resources as a valuable tool for developing a strong and healthy organization Addresses human resource tools, such as job tasks analysis and the creation of equitable payroll structures Demonstrate the use and benefit of multiple employee statuses that provide flexibility and resourcefulness to end users

Careers in Music Libraries IV

Author : Misti Shaw
Publisher : A-R Editions, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 089579893X
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (957 download)

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Book Synopsis Careers in Music Libraries IV by : Misti Shaw

Download or read book Careers in Music Libraries IV written by Misti Shaw and published by A-R Editions, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music librarianship offers meaningful and fulfilling work to people from varied backgrounds. As libraries adapt to everchanging economic, demographic, cultural, and technological landscapes, it is essential for music library workers to possess a keen understanding of what is needed to remain relevant and to thrive. Whether contemplating a new career in music libraries, expanding liaison responsibilities in music, seeking paths for professional development, or feeling eager to reinvigorate a music library career, readers can turn to this book to gain practical and approachable guidance to succeed. In this substantially expanded edition of Careers in Music Librarianship III, experienced expert professionals have updated their pragmatic advice and insight from the previous edition to reflect the realities and challenges of today’s landscape. Since music library work takes place in both traditional and non-traditional settings, this edition incorporates advice on a wide range of topics not covered in earlier editions, including paraprofessional employment, liaison work, archives settings, and transitions from performance-based careers. Geared toward workers in music libraries, rather than simply to those who are, or aspire to be, librarians, this volume is intended to support people on an array of potential career paths. All who work in music libraries will find both inspiration and straightforward guidance in this indispensable book.