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Foreword by Janice Welburn
Updated and reorganized to be even more useful for day-to-day reference, this classic handbook will help new supervisors, librarians, library staff aspiring to supervisory roles, and seasoned administrators alike thoroughly grasp the dynamic responsibilities entailed in putting people foremost in their libraries.
Supervising a library, managing people, stepping forward as a mentor, and being a leader in your community, whether you run a small, one-person library or work in a large research university library, is no small feat. The new fourth edition of this "classic text" (Library Journal) shares practical advice on many of today’s management opportunities and challenges. Whether you're new to supervision or already have experience, you will find that the topics covered here, along with examples from various libraries, provide an overview of the many tasks and responsibilities of a manager and supervisor. Packed with clear and concise wisdom that will give you confidence in the role, inside this handbook you will discover
- step-by-step guidance on fundamental skills such as hiring, onboarding and orientation, scheduling and service provision, performance appraisal and management, budgeting, space planning and safety, and conducting meetings;
- insights on core leadership competencies essential for supervisors to balance organizational priorities with the individual needs and desires of staff;
- guidance on helping library employees to learn and grow in their jobs, becoming adept at change management, setting priorities and managing time effectively and efficiently, being a good collaborator, modeling self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and other keys to success as a supervisor;
- a new discussion of the changed organizational climate and how to create and sustain environments that foster a sense of belonging among all staff;
- chapter summaries with critical takeaways; and
- helpful extras like a positive messaging worksheet, new employee welcome email template, and information about additional resources.
List of Figures
Foreword by Janice Welburn
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Becoming a Manager
Chapter 2 Hiring: Finding the Best people
Chapter 3 Onboarding, Orientation, and Training
Chapter 4 Planning and Organizing Work
Chapter 5 Managing Performance
Chapter 6 Compensation, Rewards, and Incentives
Chapter 7 Leading Teams: Managing Committees, Groups, and Teams
Chapter 8 Communication: Becoming a Successful Communicator
Chapter 9 Managing Meetings and Collaborations
Chapter 10 Budgeting
Chapter 11 Library Facilities: Spaces and Safety
Chapter 12 Organizational Climate and Belonging
Conclusion
Appendices
Index
Praise for previous editions
"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