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Staying Inspired In Difficult Times, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Staying Inspired In Difficult Times, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This issue's column suggests a few new releases to prompt professional reflection and renewal.
Basic Leadership Competencies--Change Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Basic Leadership Competencies--Change Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Back To The Basics--Recent Titles On Getting Started As A Library Manager, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Back To The Basics--Recent Titles On Getting Started As A Library Manager, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This issue's New and Noteworthy column review four recent titles on getting started in library leadership and management.
Reviewing Basic Leadership Competencies--Emotional Intelligence, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Reviewing Basic Leadership Competencies--Emotional Intelligence, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
In this "New and Noteworthy" column, we highlight recent and basic publications pertaining to emotional intelligence, one of the 14 Foundational Competencies identified by LLAMA as being necessary for leaders and managers.
Dealing With Dysfunction, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Dealing With Dysfunction, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
It is the rare library that does not experience some level of dysfunctional behavior among staff. Problems arise when weak leadership, poor communication, and lack of goals result in toxic behaviors including gossiping and bullying. Several recent publications offer tips on identifying and dealing with dysfunctional library workplaces.
Project Management In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Project Management In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This issue's "New and Noteworthy" column focuses on several books, journal articles, and websites that will serve as an introduction to project management in library and information organization settings.
Design Thinking In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Design Thinking In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This issue's New and Noteworthy column summarizes recent publications on design thinking, an iterative and collaborative problem-solving methodology finding applications in public, school, academic, and other library settings.
You Too, Can Prevent Librarian Burnout, Jennifer A. Bartlett
You Too, Can Prevent Librarian Burnout, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Contrary to popular opinion, libraries present numerous challenges and stressors to their employees that can contribute to occupational burnout. This New and Noteworthy column presents recent resources including books, journal articles, and online resources discussing the unique issues of librarian burnout.
Book Review: Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library’S Future In An Uncertain World, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Book Review: Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library’S Future In An Uncertain World, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Although the concept of “sustainability” has many possible meanings, its connection to environmental issues is perhaps the most familiar. Thus, a reader coming across Rebekkah Smith Aldrich’s new book might assume that it is primarily about how libraries can best demonstrate stewardship of environmental resources. While this is certainly one important piece of the discussion, Sustainable Thinking has a much larger goal: advocating the capacity of libraries to build communities, whether it be through environmental, financial, leadership, political, or other initiatives.
Workplace Bullying: A Silent Epidemic, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Workplace Bullying: A Silent Epidemic, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Although current books and news articles on workplace bullying are generally available, those dealing with bullying in a library setting are not as widespread. This New and Noteworthy column reviews recent library-specific materials on issues unique to workplace bullying and mobbing in libraries.
The Value-Added Organization: Beyond Business As Usual, Jennifer A. Bartlett
The Value-Added Organization: Beyond Business As Usual, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Value-added services are essential in today's libraries to ensure that they remain important and relevant to our users. Recent literature highlights how libraries can and should explore value-added initiatives, including enhanced catalogs, makerspaces, tagging, and more.
Creating A Knowledge Infrastructure: Km In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Creating A Knowledge Infrastructure: Km In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Knowledge management (KM) is an essential management function involved the identification, gathering, and sharing of a library's information assets. This column discusses recent KM books, articles and websites of interest to library managers.
Just Give ‘Em Something New? How We Think About Innovation In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Just Give ‘Em Something New? How We Think About Innovation In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Innovation is widely considered to be an essential component of a successful library, but what does it mean? This issue's "New and Noteworthy" column focuses on just a few of the many recent books and articles discussing the innovation and why it needs to be a topic of conversation and action among library and information services leaders.
Blowing Our Own Horns: Library Marketing As An Essential Management Skill, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Blowing Our Own Horns: Library Marketing As An Essential Management Skill, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This New and Noteworthy review column presents a few recent, representative books and articles on library marketing and public relations, focusing on the importance of these areas in the library manager's skillset.
Back To The Classics: A Library Leader’S Basic Management Bookshelf, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Back To The Classics: A Library Leader’S Basic Management Bookshelf, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This New and Noteworthy book review column summarizes four general "classic" management titles which may be useful to library leaders and managers.
Paying It Forward, Giving It Back: The Dynamics Of Mentoring, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Paying It Forward, Giving It Back: The Dynamics Of Mentoring, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
This "New and Noteworthy" column focuses on selected recent literature concerning career mentoring in libraries.
Running To Stand Still: The Challenge Of Keeping Up With Library Trends, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Running To Stand Still: The Challenge Of Keeping Up With Library Trends, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
New and Noteworthy review column focusing on keeping up with library and information science news and trends.
The Heart And Soul Of Change Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
The Heart And Soul Of Change Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Making Every Hour Count - Librarians And Time Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Making Every Hour Count - Librarians And Time Management, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
A Natural Fit: Organizational Storytelling In The Library, Jennifer A. Bartlett
A Natural Fit: Organizational Storytelling In The Library, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.