A Leadership Primer for New Librarians

• Author : Suzanne Byke,Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 23 January 2014

This book provides strategies and practical tips for leadership development in the field of librarianship. With the increase of both new graduates entering the field and upcoming retirements, there is a foreseeable gap in library leadership. Many early-career librarians will move into roles they are not ready for and others will find themselves having to lead without being in traditional leadership roles. This book offers suggestions for librarians facing these challenging new circumstances. The book shows how to create leadership

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen,Linda Crook
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 14 December 2010

As librarians move into the middle of their careers, they are more ready than ever to take on new leadership opportunities. Literature on leadership is expanding in the field of library and information sciences, and more and more seminars and workshops are being offered for new and seasoned leaders. This book asks the questions: ‘What about us?’ and, ‘Where is the leadership advice and training for those who are no longer new librarians, but are also not yet seasoned leaders?’

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen,Linda Crook
• Publisher : Chandos Pub
• Release : 07 February 2023

More and more mid-career librarians are seeking leadership positions. This book offers advice on how to become a leader in library and information science mid-career and achieve success in the workplace. In addition to tips and tools on leadership, the editors and chapter authors provide perspectives from others in the field who have advanced to leadership positions, and show how to make a career development plan.

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 11 December 2014

The library and information profession builds skills and expertise that cover a wide spectrum. These skills are often desirable in other fields and industries. Likewise, the skills we build before entering the library and information professions can help us as professionals. Skills to Make a Librarian looks at both sides of this equation through a collection of essays by current and former librarians and information professionals who make use of this wide range of cross disciplinary skills. Chapters written by

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 17 November 2016

Beyond Mentoring: A Guide for Librarians and Information Professionals looks at mentorship, mentorship programs, what works, what doesn’t, and different techniques, such as group and peer mentoring. The book considers many aspects of mentoring, various programs, and their successes and failures, going beyond the usual types of mentoring by looking at newer models. An example of the cohort model from the American Library Association Emerging Leader model is included as a case study. In addition, another case study on

• Author : Carol Smallwood
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release : 07 February 2023

Tackles issues on managing library resources and patrons' needs during economic downturns through essays written by librarians on topics such as grant writing, cancellation decision-making, shared resources, and inexpensive professional development.

• Author : Suzanne Byke,Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 07 February 2023

The authors provide strategies and practical tips for leadership development in the field of librarianship. They show how to create leadership opportunities when none appear to be present, how to take charge of professional development, and how to become an effective follower as well as an effective leader.

• Author : Carol Smallwood
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release : 07 February 2023

Have you ever considered writing or reviewing for the library community? Are you interested in publishing a book on your favorite author or hobby? Do you need to write and publish for tenure? If so, Writing and Publishing is for you. Practical how-to guidance covering fiction, poetry, children's books/magazines, self-publishing, literary agents, personal blogging, and other topics will help you write * As an expert for other library professionals * Creative copy and information about your library * Copy for websites, blogs,

• Author : Janneka Guise
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 07 October 2015

Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries explores the current Canadian academic library environment, and the need for succession planning in that environment. The literature review demonstrates the lack of reported succession planning activities in Canadian academic libraries. Site visits and in-depth interviews with professional librarians at six libraries across Canada highlight best practices and barriers to succession planning. These best practices and barriers are addressed in individual chapters, with tips and strategies for library leaders. Focuses on the Canadian academic

• Author : Hilda K. Weisburg
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release : 07 February 2023

In theory if not in practice, traditional school library career planning went something like this: get a degree, find a job, work towards tenure, then remain in the same district until retirement. If that was ever actually the case, it certainly isn't any longer. School librarians know that making smart choices and planning strategically are the best ways to create a career that is both within their control and professionally fulfilling. This practical, hands-on book covers the multifaceted aspects of

• Author : Richard Moniz,Joe Eshleman,Jo Henry,Howard Slutzky,Lisa Moniz
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 26 November 2015

The Mindful Librarian: Connecting the Practice of Mindfulness to Librarianship explores mindfulness, approaching it in such a way as to relate specifically to the many roles or challenges librarians face. Coinciding with the increased need to juggle a variety of tasks, technologies, ebooks, and databases, the new Association of College & Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy, and the challenges faced by solo librarians in school libraries which have suffered cutbacks in help in recent years, the time is exactly right

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 18 November 2016

Beyond Mentoring: A Guide for Librarians and Information Professionals looks at mentorship, mentorship programs, what works, what doesn't, and different techniques, such as group and peer mentoring. The book considers many aspects of mentoring, various programs, and their successes and failures, going beyond the usual types of mentoring by looking at newer models. An example of the cohort model from the American Library Association Emerging Leader model is included as a case study. In addition, another case study on the

• Author : Joyce Hagen-McIntosh
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 05 January 2016

In an age where data flows non-stop, across all geographic borders and accessible to many, the job of providing information literacy has become much more exciting, more complicated, and more necessary. Information and Data Literacy: The Role of the Library takes a comprehensive look at the changing role of today’s librarians and libraries in an increasingly tech-driven world. You’ll find the authors of this book represent public and academic libraries, countries around the globe, and differences of opinion

• Author : Arthur James Wells
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 February 2023

• Author : Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 16 December 2014

The library and information profession builds skills and expertise that cover a wide spectrum. These skills are often desirable in other fields and industries. Likewise, the skills we build before entering the library and information professions can help us as professionals. Skills to Make a Librarian looks at both sides of this equation through a collection of essays by current and former librarians and information professionals who make use of this wide range of cross disciplinary skills. Chapters written by