Strategic Library Management

Author : Masanori Koizumi
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081012977
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inherent Strategies in Library Management written by Masanori Koizumi and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inherent Strategies in Library Management describes general and specific strategies for libraries based on core library values, and does so through concrete research. Many strategic management books for libraries introduce concepts of business management to the library world, but often neglect traditional library culture and core values. This book reexamines management through the lens of libraries themselves, rather than relying on strategies borrowed from the business world, in an attempt to bring to light the factors and decision-making processes behind how librarians have run their libraries over the past fifty decades. In other words, their decisions can be regarded as inherent management, born naturally from the core foundations, considerations, and operations of libraries. In addition, this book investigates the broad influences of business management theories on libraries, including a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of their use. Presents management strategies for libraries based on core library values Provides detailed analysis on the effects of business management theories on libraries Lays down the fundamental rules for managing libraries Explains various management analysis methods Bridges the gap between library core values and business efficiency

Author : Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838915167
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing the Successful School Library written by Lesley S. J. Farmer and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a compendium of management theories, this book provides much food for thought that will help readers gain important insights into their own roles as school library managers and leaders.

Author : John J. Huber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781555707323
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lean Library Management written by John J. Huber and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prologue : the power of a lean transformation -- Strategy one. Recognize that service performance is the key to customer retention -- Strategy two. Transform your change-resistant culture -- Strategy three. Understand how delivery service chains drive your library's performance -- Strategy four. Align your performance metrics with your delivery service chains -- Strategy five. Transform your new book delivery service chain -- Strategy six. Transform your customer holds/reserves delivery chain of service -- Strategy seven. Transform your cost control philosophy to a lean service improvement philosophy -- Strategy eight. Transform your overall library service performance metrics -- Strategy nine. Transform your digital research delivery service chain -- Strategy ten. Transform your delivery service chain from a "push" to a "pull" philosophy -- Strategy eleven. Think lean before the concrete is poured -- Afterword : lean continuous improvement -- Appendix : more lean tools.

Author : Joseph R. Matthews
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313068690
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Planning and Management for Library Managers written by Joseph R. Matthews and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-05-30 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries enter into strategic planning by a variety of routes, from dynamic technology and rising costs to budget cuts and pressure for change. In this book, Joe Matthews guides library managers towards a greater understanding of the role and attendant responsibilities of strategic planning. Academic, public, and special librarians alike will benefit from Matthews' cogent explanations, real-life examples, and time-tested recommendations. In the process, Matthews addresses such intrinsic questions as: Why is it important that I add strategic thinking to my managerial arsenal? How will strategic planning benefit my library, and is there more than one way to go about it? What is the best way of monitoring and updating our strategic plan for maximum effect? In each case, he debunks false impressions, attends to the goal of providing good service, and identifies at least one new way to communicate the library's strategic importance in the lives of its customers. Academic, public, and special librarians alike will benefit from Matthews' cogent explanations, real-life examples, and time-tested recommendations.

Author : Diane L. Velasquez
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 083891148X
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Management 101 written by Diane L. Velasquez and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing the principles of general management is both useful and necessary for LIS students, but learning management techniques specific to the world of libraries is no less important. Created to fill a surprising educational void, this edited volume focuses on best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the country. Among the many topics discussed are Classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library Human resource planning Marketing and public relations Negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library Facilities management Information technology management and future trends Change management and organizational culture Ethics and confidentiality In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, experienced managers will also benefit from the structured, practical knowledge included in this impressive volume.

Author : William Webb
Publisher : Ridiculously Simple Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Library Management written by William Webb and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the complexities of library management with this resource-rich guide designed for today's career professionals. While maintaining a friendly and conversational tone, it delves deep into the core principles and methodologies in managing modern libraries. - You'll begin with an exploration of the fundamental principles of library management, including mission setting, user-centricity, stewardship, and the importance of collaboration and accessibility. - The guide also navigates the terrain of intellectual property rights and copyright issues, providing the reader with the knowledge to ensure compliance while maximizing resource usage. - It sheds light on complex themes like user privacy, data protection, and inclusivity, all of which play a pivotal role in today's digital age. - You'll be presented with practical insights into professional ethics, disaster planning, protection of library materials, and the process of recovery after a disaster. - The guide emphasizes the value of continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic decision-making based on data. - With a detailed focus on the evolving role of public libraries in the digital age, this book provides strategies to adapt to changing user needs and expectations. - It concludes with real-world case studies, a template for a strategic plan, and a comprehensive list of further readings and resources. In essence, this is a must-have guide that not only teaches you what library management is but also shows you how to do it effectively. This is an essential companion for library professionals aspiring to navigate the complexities of managing a library in today's ever-evolving landscape.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810890534
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians written by Carol Smallwood and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As budgets for libraries continue to shrink, the key challenge facing the 21st century librarian is finding how to do more with less. Learning how to increase productivity within the constraints of a difficult economy, librarians can benefit from the insights of fellow professionals and others who have succeeded in making the most of what they have. Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians features more than thirty essays that provide valuable tips for the professional who must cope with increasing demands upon their resources. Librarians will get tips on how to: identify the most important tasks for the library eliminate non-essential functions and processes increase reliance on volunteers, interns, and students optimize daily routines and schedule staff effectively increase productivity through the use of social media and email increase project and time management skills and personal productivity through setting and meeting goals With productivity tips for all librarians—from the newly hired to the most seasoned veteran—this volume will help libraries provide better service to their users and also show librarians how to give this service without losing their personal lives and their sanity.

Author : Robert M. Hayes
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 0313289549
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management for Public Libraries written by Robert M. Hayes and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1996-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Hayes's previous work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries, this professional reference addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the community library environment. The volume provides a conceptual framework for strategic management, identifies its major concerns and relationships to the tactical and operational management of public libraries, discusses the particular problems and needs of community libraries, and details the assessment of the library's strategic position. The final section of the book offers extensive practical information for formulating and implementing strategic management in the public library setting. Public libraries must operate in a time of increasing change, both within the library community and throughout the larger social and economic environments in which the library must function. All community libraries, regardless of size, must prepare for the strategic changes that are occurring, such as the National Information Infrastructure and the onrush of electronic information. Planning for change is not enough. Change must be managed strategically, through the library's recognition of its needs and objectives in relationship to the shifting contexts in which it must operate. This professional reference is a comprehensive guide to the strategic management of change in community libraries. Drawing on Hayes's work in Strategic Management for Academic Libraries, this volume addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and provides thorough guidance on how to manage change successfully in the community library environment. The volume provides a conceptual framework for strategic management, identifies its major concerns and relationships to the tactical and operational management of public libraries, discusses the particular problems and needs of community libraries, and details the assessment of the library's strategic position. The final section of the book offers extensive practical information for formulating and implementing strategic management in the public library setting.

Author : Sandra Nelson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838935737
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Planning for Results written by Sandra Nelson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PLA Results Series has long served to help public librarians envision, evaluate, and respond to community needs with distinctive programs and services. Building from this proven model, Strategic Planning for Results is the fully revised version of Planning for Results, the foundational book in this groundbreaking series. Sandra Nelson, senior editor of the Results Series, focuses on the essential steps to draft a results-driven, strategic planning process that libraries can complete over the course of four months, regardless of organizational structure or size. Reflecting on the current planning environment for public libraries, Nelson makes the case for strategic rather than long-term planning and includes a wealth of information about understanding and managing the change process to help staff Assess the change-readiness of the library and preparing staff to implement forthcoming changes Simplify data collection and decision-making processes through the use of 14 reproducible workforms Identify service priority options and reach agreement as a group Successfully present and communicate within their library Including the newly revised and adopted Public Library Service Responses, along with case studies, workforms, and tool kits, Strategic Planning for Results offers librarians a wealth of ideas to effectively meet changing community needs.

Author : Gregory C. Thompson
Publisher : ALA Editions
ISBN 13 : 9780838918937
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Planning for Academic Libraries written by Gregory C. Thompson and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of authors with decades of library administration experience between them, this powerful resource enables academic libraries to produce plans that will offer directional guidance to employees while also demonstrating the library's power to meet institutional goals.