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You're about to become a library supervisor! In addition to excitement you may also feel some uncertainty. Mentor, creator, monitor, and negotiator are some of the roles a supervisor must play, and wearing that many hats is a challenge that requires discipline and organization (and a healthy sense of humor). This newly updated and revised edition of a classic text will give you the grounding to supervise, manage, and lead with confidence. A perfect handbook for those just moving into a supervisory position, and a welcome refresher for current managers, this resource focuses on daily, real-world issues, offering
- discussion of how to foster a positive work environment by determining the character of your organization;
- dozens of sample interview questions suitable for different contexts, and other pointers on the hiring process;
- advice on supervising all different kinds of employees, from those with "structural" personalities to creative types;
- tactics for leading productive and focused staff meetings;
- guidance on how to develop shared accountability, overcoming the decision dilemma so common in group settings, and other strategies for building successful teams;
- easy to follow tips for making email a genuine productivity tool;
- methods for meeting deadlines through backward planning;
- 11 steps for developing a clear and balanced performance appraisal;
- techniques for actively addressing complaints; and
- examples of non-monetary staff rewards such as flexible scheduling, job enrichment, and celebrations.
Guiding supervisors through the intricate process of managing others, this to-the-point handbook addresses the fundamental issues facing those taking on this position.
List of Figures
Preface
Part I Supervising Individuals
- Chapter 1 Today’s Workplace
- Chapter 2 Hiring and Interviewing
- Chapter 3 Orientation and Training
- Chapter 4 Managing Performance
- Chapter 5 Managing Rewards
Part II Managing Groups
- Chapter 6 Becoming a Manager
- Chapter 7 Teamwork and Group Dynamics
- Chapter 8 Planning and Organizing Work
- Chapter 9 Budgeting Basics
- Chapter 10 Facilities, Space, and Safety, by Debra J. Pearson
- Chapter 11 Managing Meetings
- Chapter 12 Project Management
Part III Leading in Organizations
- Chapter 13 Communication Skills
- Chapter 14 Organizational Climate and the Art of Motivation
- Chapter 15 Inclusiveness and Diversity
- Chapter 16 Policies and the Legal Environment
- Chapter 17 Career Management
Index
"It has a practical, common-sense approach, but often digs into areas or examples even a practiced supervisor may not have considered. This book is particularly helpful for anyone managing other librarians, paraprofessionals, or volunteers in a library setting,"
— Journal of Hospital Librarianship
"Clear and concise, this classic text is recommended for new and seasoned library managers."
— Library Journal
”A 'must-read' for anyone working their way toward a managerial career in library science, and an excellent 'refresher course' for professionals in the field."
— Library Bookwatch