Change Leadership for Library and Information Professionals
A Handbook
Will be published approx. on 18. February 2027
Book
Hardback
978-1-78330-765-4 (ISBN)
Description
Library and information services have experienced various seismic changes over several decades as a result of global economic, societal and generational change and ongoing technological advances and disruption. Responding to change successfully is vital to the future of the LIS sector and this guidebook provides in-depth advice on how leaders and managers can think about, respond to, lead, influence and create change successfully.
Drawing on theories, concepts and models of change as well as international case studies and interviews, this practical guide offers ideas, tools, techniques and examples to assist LIS professionals in navigating real life situations and challenges. Topics covered include:
different types of change in the LIS sector
proposing and securing support for change
the psychology of change
leadership styles and options for LIS leaders
how to manage stakeholders
creating and leading change and innovation
resilience, professional development and recruiting change leaders.
This authoritative handbook is an essential read for senior leaders and managers in the LIS sector who are experiencing change, as well as anyone who wishes to prepare themselves for it.
Drawing on theories, concepts and models of change as well as international case studies and interviews, this practical guide offers ideas, tools, techniques and examples to assist LIS professionals in navigating real life situations and challenges. Topics covered include:
different types of change in the LIS sector
proposing and securing support for change
the psychology of change
leadership styles and options for LIS leaders
how to manage stakeholders
creating and leading change and innovation
resilience, professional development and recruiting change leaders.
This authoritative handbook is an essential read for senior leaders and managers in the LIS sector who are experiencing change, as well as anyone who wishes to prepare themselves for it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 16 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78330-765-4 (9781783307654)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Sue Roberts is Director, Student and Scholarly Services, and previously University Librarian and Director, Libraries and Learning Services | Te Tumu Herenga, at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Sue's leadership roles have included Dean of Learning Services at Edge Hill University, UK, University Librarian at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and CEO and State Librarian, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. She has previously published Managing Information Services and Leadership: The Challenge for the Information Profession.
Caroline Williams is University Librarian at the University of Queensland, Australia. She was previously Director of Libraries, Research and Learning Resources, at the University of Nottingham, UK, and the Deputy Director of Mimas, a national data centre at the University of Manchester, UK. She has previously published widely on library and information service management.
Caroline Williams is University Librarian at the University of Queensland, Australia. She was previously Director of Libraries, Research and Learning Resources, at the University of Nottingham, UK, and the Deputy Director of Mimas, a national data centre at the University of Manchester, UK. She has previously published widely on library and information service management.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Context for Change
Chapter 2: Change Models and Theories
Chapter 3: Change Management Methods and Tools
Chapter 4: The Psychology of Change
Chapter 5: Self-Leadership and Change
Chapter 6: Leading Others Within and Through Change
Chapter 7: People and Politics
Chapter 8: Understanding Your Environment: Tools, Frameworks and Techniques
Chapter 9: Proposing and Securing Support for Change
Chapter 10: Looking to the Future: Change Agility as the Core LIS Capability
Conclusion
Chapter 1: The Context for Change
Chapter 2: Change Models and Theories
Chapter 3: Change Management Methods and Tools
Chapter 4: The Psychology of Change
Chapter 5: Self-Leadership and Change
Chapter 6: Leading Others Within and Through Change
Chapter 7: People and Politics
Chapter 8: Understanding Your Environment: Tools, Frameworks and Techniques
Chapter 9: Proposing and Securing Support for Change
Chapter 10: Looking to the Future: Change Agility as the Core LIS Capability
Conclusion