Practical and Effective Management of Libraries

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Practical and Effective Management of Libraries is written by Richard J. Moniz and published by Chandos Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1843345781 (ISBN 10) and 9781843345787 (ISBN 13).

Tight budgets and smaller staffs have unexpectedly thrust a number of librarians into leadership roles for which they may be unprepared. In this timely new guidebook from experienced library director Richard J. Moniz Jr., both practicing librarians and Library and Information Science (LIS) students are given crucial methods for effective management. Moniz offers tools to improve strategic thinking and enhance decision-making skills, as well as a fundamental explanation of management theory and its practical application in the library environment. There are tips for avoiding common pitfalls, motivating others, fostering diversity, communicating effectively, and understanding the institution's organizational culture.