
Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration
Marcy Simons(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 8. November 2017
Book
Hardback
146 pages
978-1-4422-7307-8 (ISBN)
Description
Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration continues the discussions around change and transformation that are taking place in the library profession today. Academic libraries are undergoing change at a remarkable rate and have been through transitions that were unthinkable before disruptive technology changed everything. For academic libraries, changes in higher education, scholarly communication, and user expectations are driving a continuous need to adjust, transform, and re-create ourselves. This book explores the changes that led us to where we are today, reviews academic libraries that have transformed, and offers suggestions for those who are beginning a change process.
Reviews / Votes
This work effectively summarizes the history of changes in general academic librarianship, while looking forward. In other words, it identifies that where the profession is going is influenced by where it has been. * Journal of the Medical Library Association * Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration by Marcy Simons is an invaluable guide for champions of change in the library environment. Ms. Simons distills the wisdom and experience of leaders both inside and outside of the library field in a very accessible format. This resource provides library staff at all levels of experience an understanding of the theory and practice of change management, and the tools and resources for leaders struggling with change initiatives. In a world where change is a constant, Ms. Simons gives us an opportunity to learn from the past to create a better future. -- Jan Hayes, director of Library Organizational Development, Northwestern University Libraries, Northwestern UniversityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
373 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-7307-8 (9781442273078)
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Person
Marcy Simons is the organizational development librarian at the University of Notre Dame.
Content
Chapter One: A Sea of Change
Chapter Two: Changes in Traditional Roles
Chapter Three: Changes in Leadership Roles
Chapter Four: Changes in Structure
Chapter Five: Change, Change Agents and Culture
Chapter Six: Innovation in Academic Libraries
Chapter Seven: Transformation
Chapter Eight: Annotated Bibliography
Chapter Two: Changes in Traditional Roles
Chapter Three: Changes in Leadership Roles
Chapter Four: Changes in Structure
Chapter Five: Change, Change Agents and Culture
Chapter Six: Innovation in Academic Libraries
Chapter Seven: Transformation
Chapter Eight: Annotated Bibliography