Supervision and Management: An Introduction for Support Staff

This book is written to help library support staff (LSS) understand, support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and management, including regulations and bylaws, hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership and professional learning, library policies and procedures, budget, fundraising and grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective decision-making. It is aligned with the revised ALA-LSSC competency standards for management and supervision and can be used as a textbook or reference manual.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 274 pages
\n Publication date: 18 September 2018
\n Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
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Library support staff (LSS) who lack management training often assume supervisory roles in library services throughout their careers. To assist these individuals in understanding, supporting, and applying the fundamental principles of library supervision and management, this book has been written. It covers various topics such as regulations and bylaws, hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership, professional learning, library policies and procedures, budget, fundraising, grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective decision-making.

The book is organized into chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of library management. Basic regulations and bylaws, principles of management, hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership, professional learning, library policies and procedures, budget, fundraising, grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective decision-making are among the topics covered.

Moreover, the book aligns with the revised ALA-LSSC competency standards for management and supervision, making it an invaluable resource for instructors of Library Science programs as well as library support staff who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field.

By providing comprehensive and practical guidance, this book aims to empower LSS to excel in their supervisory roles and contribute to the success of library services and programs.

\n Weight: 712g\n
Dimension: 188 x 269 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781538107652\n \n