Bibliograph

Leadership in academic and public libraries, a time of change, Petra Duren

Type

Label

Leadership in academic and public libraries, a time of change, Petra Duren

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Leadership in academic and public libraries

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

864746024

Responsibility statement

Petra Duren

Series statement

Chandos information professional seriesGale eBooks

Sub title

a time of change

Summary

In a time when libraries have to face constant change, this book provides examples and advises on how to lead when change is needed. Engaging with how constant change affects leadership in libraries and how leaders in libraries act in times of change, this book is based on both theory and expert interviews from leaders in academic and public libraries that are in the midst, or are now coming out of a process of change

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. Change management -- Change management in libraries -- Change management -- pt. 2. Change management in practice -- When does change need change management? -- Implementation of a library RFID management system -- Merging libraries and implementing quality management -- Relocation processes and reduction of space -- Changes in the management of a library -- Case studies of change projects described by change managers -- pt. 3. Change management and leadership -- Change : what can go wrong and how to do it right -- What kind of leadership does change management need? -- Leaders as change managers -- Useful tips for the management of libraries in times of change

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