| Author | : Beth McNeil |
| Publisher | : American Library Association |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2017-11-21 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 083891554X |
Fundamentals of Library Supervision
| Author | : Joan Giesecke |
| Publisher | : American Library Association |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0838910165 |
Today's workplace -- Becoming a manager -- Communication -- Work climate and the art of motivation -- Team work and group dynamics -- Inclusiveness and diversity -- Policies and the legal environment -- Hiring and interviewing -- Orientation and training -- Planning and organizing work -- Managing performance -- Budgeting basics -- Facilities, space, and safety -- Meeting management -- Managing rewards -- Project management -- Career management.
Fundamentals Of Library Supervision
| Author | : Joan Giesecke |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Library personnel management |
| ISBN | : 9788184082340 |
Library managers and supervisors face staffing decisions every day. When priorities change quickly - whether relating to diversity, legal challenges, new technology, or simply a desire to build an exciting team and bring people together to do their best - it takes more than good intentions to achieve results. Two experienced library managers explain how to create a productive work place, as they weave practical advice and expert commentary into an easy-to-use resource. Drawing both from common sense and from the experience and insights of the pros, they address an increasingly turbulent library environment. They focus on daily, real-world practices with: Specific strategies for brand-new supervisory staff; Tips for encouraging a positive work ethic, maintaining productivity, and building teamwork; Proven advice on practical supervisory issues like hiring, firing, interviewing, training; Policies and procedures that maintain fairness while addressing potential legal landmines; Guiding supervisors through the intricate process of managing others, this comprehensive handbook addresses the fundamental issues facing new managers.It also serves as a welcome refresher and reference for experienced managers facing new challenges in the complex and changing environments in their libraries.
The Fundamentals of Library Supervision
| Author | : Beth McNeil |
| Publisher | : American Library Association |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2017-05-03 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 083891571X |
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.
Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision
| Author | : Janine M. Bernard |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Clinical competence |
| ISBN | : 9780132835626 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision, 5/e offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary presentation that makes it the most highly cited publication in the field. Addressing essential topics for supervisors, it has earned a reputation as an authoritative resource for anyone seeking certification as an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Emphasizing central themes from a variety of mental health professions, the book covers supervision models, supervision modalities, administrative issues and professional concerns. This Fifth Edition covers the latest research, more on second-generation models of supervision, a new section on triadic supervision, and the latest on technology. Its one-of-a-kind supervision toolkit, scholarly approach, and topic coverage set the book apart.
Fundamentals of Library Supervision
| Author | : Beth McNeil |
| Publisher | : ALA Neal-Schuman |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Library personnel management |
| ISBN | : 9780838915721 |
Part I. Supervising individuals -- Today's workplace -- Hiring and interviewing -- Orientation and training -- Managing performance -- Managing rewards -- Part II. Managing groups -- Becoming a manager -- Team work and group dynamics -- Planning and organizing work -- Budgeting basics -- Facilities, space, and safety -- Managing meetings -- Project management -- Part III. Leading in organizations -- Communication skills -- Organizational climate and the art of motivation -- Inclusiveness and diversity -- Policies and the legal environment -- Career management
The Public Library Director’s Toolkit
| Author | : Kate Hall |
| Publisher | : American Library Association |
| Total Pages | : 23 |
| Release | : 2019-05-07 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 083891859X |
New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you’ve always got your hands full—balancing the needs of staff, patrons, facilities, library boards, and other stakeholders with professional responsibilities like community interactions, legal and financial requirements, and whole lot else that wasn’t exactly in the job description. Whether you are considering becoming a public library director, are brand new to the role, or have settled in but find yourself thinking “there’s got to be a better way,” authors Hall and Parker are here to help. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier. Gleaned from their own decades of experience in library leadership positions, in this toolkit they - cover such key topics as employees, trustees, finances, legal issues, library policies, emergency planning, and technology; - discuss strategic planning and share advice on keeping up with trends; - offer nearly two dozen ready-to-use resources, including a Director’s Report Template, a Social Media Policy, an Employee Exit Questionnaire, a Library Cleaning Checklist, a Vision Statement worksheet, and more; and - suggest additional learning opportunities in each chapter to help you continue your learning journey. Public library directors can steer clear of common pain points by relying on the expert guidance and organizational aids in this toolkit.
MLA Handbook
| Author | : The Modern Language Association of America |
| Publisher | : Modern Language Association |
| Total Pages | : 339 |
| Release | : 2021-04-22 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1603293523 |
Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. With this focus on source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today. The many new and updated chapters make this edition the comprehensive, go-to resource for writers of research papers, and anyone citing sources, from business writers, technical writers, and freelance writers and editors to student writers and the teachers and librarians working with them. Intended for a variety of classroom contexts--middle school, high school, and college courses in composition, communication, literature, language arts, film, media studies, digital humanities, and related fields--the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook offers New chapters on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, numbers, italics, abbreviations, and principles of inclusive language Guidelines on setting up research papers in MLA format with updated advice on headings, lists, and title pages for group projects Revised, comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for creating a list of works cited in MLA format that are easier to learn and use than ever before A new appendix with hundreds of example works-cited-list entries by publication format, including websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more Detailed examples of how to find publication information for a variety of sources Newly revised explanations of in-text citations, including comprehensive advice on how to cite multiple authors of a single work Detailed guidance on footnotes and endnotes Instructions on quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and avoiding plagiarism A sample essay in MLA format Annotated bibliography examples Numbered sections throughout for quick navigation Advanced tips for professional writers and scholars
The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship
| Author | : Paul Glassman |
| Publisher | : Facet Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2017-10-24 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1783302003 |
The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship integrates theory and practice to offer guidelines for information professionals working in art and design environments who need to support and anticipate the information needs of artists, designers, architects and the historians who study those disciplines. Since the first edition of this title, the world of art and design libraries has been transformed by rapid advances in technology, an explosion in social media and the release of new standards and guidelines. This new edition, offering mostly entirely new chapters, provides an accessible, fully updated, guide to the world of academic art and design libraries from a range of international experts who reflect current practice at a global level. Coverage includes: case studies and library profiles, providing benchmarks for developing facilitiesteaching and learning, including the ACRL Framework, teaching with specialcollections, meta-literacies, instructional design and cultural differencesdevelopments in institutional repositories, digital humanities and makerspacescontemporary library design, spaces for collaboration and sustainability. This book will be useful reading for students taking library and information science courses in art librarianship, special collections, and archives, as well as practising library and information professionals in art and design school libraries, art museum libraries and public libraries.
