The Next Library Leadership: Attributes of Academic and Public Library Directors
This much needed work addresses a topic of increasing importance and urgency: the shortage of individuals attracted to professional careers in librarianship, and the subsequent consequences for leadership positions, particularly library directorship. Through extensive interviews and a thorough review of the existing literature, the authors-all highly respected for their exceptional leadership and contributions to library science-assess what constitutes effective leadership and identify the traits needed by the next generation of academic and public library directors.
The authors argue that library directors must be both managers and leaders, and that LIS students and graduates need appropriate support in seeking out upper level positions and exercising leadership. They present tools for assessing leadership and suggest strategies that individuals can use to prepare themselves for leadership positions and the challenges that lie ahead. A detailed bibliography completes the work. An important contribution to the field of library and information science, this eye-opening study is essential reading for anyone in the profession.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1563089920
ISBN13:9781563089923
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:Libraries Unlimited
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.4"
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Excellent book on library leadership!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Hernon, Powell, and Young have made a significant contribution to the literature on library leadership. Unfortunately, too few books and journal articles have been published on this important topic. With the field of librarianship facing a time not far away when several of its current leaders will be retiring, this wonderful book depicts the attributes of future library leaders. The book is organized in nine "attention holding" chapters. It is not just based on perceptions about effective leaders, but this volume reflects both quantitative and qualitative research on library leadership. Practicing academic and public librarians provided pithy comments on what is required to be a library leader. This book is a "must buy" for anyone interested in library leadership.
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