The Practical Library Manager by Bruce E Massis - 2006

Ane Books Pvt. Ltd/Haworth Press, 2006. First edition. Hardcover. New. This book is an essential primer for new library managers and directors. In addition to providing an overview the practical aspects of management, you will find it is a vital reference tool for managing your library and its staff. The Practical Library Manger’s informative text and comprehensive bibliographies of print and electronic resources can guide you to solutions to the issues that every fledging library managers must deal with upon appointment. CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. The Challenge of staffing Chapter 2. The Impact of Technology on the library Manager Chapter 3. Building Core Competencies for Library Staff Chapter 4. Challenges and Opportunities for Planning and Implementing a training program for library staff Chapter 5. Creating and Implementing a Technology Training program for Library Staff Chapter 6. Evaluating a Technology Training Program for Library staff Chapter 7. Clicks and Bricks Chapter 8. The Challenge of the Virtual Library Chapter 9. The Library consortium Chapter 10. Practical Library Development Chapter 11. A Dynamic Dozen : Management Classics for the Twenty first century library manager Appendix A. ALA- Accredited Library Schools Appendix B. Surveys Notes Bibliography : A Practical Resource for the Library Manager Index Printed Pages: 164.