
Fundamentals of Library Supervision
Beth McNeil(Author)
Association of College & Research Libraries (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 30. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-8389-1554-7 (ISBN)
Description
You're about to become a library supervisor! In addition to excitement you may also feel some uncertainty. Mentor, creator, monitor, and negotiator are some of the roles a supervisor must play, and wearing that many hats is a challenge that requires discipline and organization (and a healthy sense of humor). This newly updated and revised edition of a classic text will give you the grounding to supervise, manage, and lead with confidence. A perfect handbook for those just moving into a supervisory position, and a welcome refresher for current managers, this resource focuses on daily, real-world issues, offering
discussion of how to foster a positive work environment by determining the character of your organization;
dozens of sample interview questions suitable for different contexts, and other pointers on the hiring process;
advice on supervising all different kinds of employees, from those with "structural" personalities to creative types;
tactics for leading productive and focused staff meetings;
guidance on how to develop shared accountability, overcoming the decision dilemma so common in group settings, and other strategies for building successful teams;
easy to follow tips for making email a genuine productivity tool;
methods for meeting deadlines through backward planning;
11 steps for developing a clear and balanced performance appraisal;
techniques for actively addressing complaints;
and examples of non-monetary staff rewards such as flexible scheduling, job enrichment, and celebrations.
Guiding supervisors through the intricate process of managing others, this to-the-point handbook addresses the fundamental issues facing those taking on this position.
discussion of how to foster a positive work environment by determining the character of your organization;
dozens of sample interview questions suitable for different contexts, and other pointers on the hiring process;
advice on supervising all different kinds of employees, from those with "structural" personalities to creative types;
tactics for leading productive and focused staff meetings;
guidance on how to develop shared accountability, overcoming the decision dilemma so common in group settings, and other strategies for building successful teams;
easy to follow tips for making email a genuine productivity tool;
methods for meeting deadlines through backward planning;
11 steps for developing a clear and balanced performance appraisal;
techniques for actively addressing complaints;
and examples of non-monetary staff rewards such as flexible scheduling, job enrichment, and celebrations.
Guiding supervisors through the intricate process of managing others, this to-the-point handbook addresses the fundamental issues facing those taking on this position.
More details
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8389-1554-7 (9780838915547)
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