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Running a library takes teamwork and here is the guidance you need to get your team in shape. Moving beyond management theories to practical, proven applications, Allan helps supervisors motivate groups, communicate confidently, delegate and monitor employees, assess progress, provide feedback, manage difficult situation, offer training and development, and earn support and respect as a leader. With illustrative examples and scenarios from every area of library and information management, this is a useful management resource for anyone leading a team.
1. The role of team leaders in ILS
2. Leading and managing the team
3. Confident leadership and supervision
4. Motivation
5. Managing the work
6. Communication skills
7. Managing and leading complex teams
8. Human resource management
9. Workplace learning and training
10. Personal and professional development
"...a superior resource…This is a considered and practical work. Its content is presented in effective and appealing ways."
— Australian Library Journal