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New Perspectives In Leadership: No More Square Pegs For Square Jobs: A Proposal For A New Recruitment Mindset For The Future Of Libraries, Leo S. Lo
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
The article suggests how managers can adopt job crafting and positivity so to make a productive workplace that is also a happier workplace. Managers aiming for a positive environment, good employee morale and commitment, even in the face of hardships and crisis, may want to try how job crafting and positivity might improve their organization.
New Perspectives In Leadership: How To Lead From The Middle With Evidence-Based Decision Making: A Conversation With A New Department Head, Leo S. Lo, Adriana Gonzalez
New Perspectives In Leadership: How To Lead From The Middle With Evidence-Based Decision Making: A Conversation With A New Department Head, Leo S. Lo, Adriana Gonzalez
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
An interview with Adriana Gonzalez, head of the faculty and Graduate Services Department at Kansas State University (K-State) Libraries is presented. She relates how she became convinced that high value should be placed on assessment. She suggests several ways for instilling confidence in team members. She describes her approach to creating an assessment plan for her department.
New Perspectives In Leadership: Adopting A Proactive Library Recruitment Strategy, Leo S. Lo
New Perspectives In Leadership: Adopting A Proactive Library Recruitment Strategy, Leo S. Lo
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
The author discusses a proactive library recruitment strategy based on his experience at Kansas State University Libraries. He identifies two main areas of concern in hiring librarians including the length of the hiring process and the quality of candidates. He also cites the major elements of a proactive library recruitment strategy such as recruiting the right talent and creating a new recruitment team.
A Conversation With Incoming Ala President, Maureen Sullivan, Leo S. Lo
A Conversation With Incoming Ala President, Maureen Sullivan, Leo S. Lo
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
The article focuses on a telephone conversation with American Library Association (ALA) President-Elect Maureen Sullivan. She discusses her previous work as president of the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA). Sullivan emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in library leaders. Sullivan describes her projects as ALA president, including a civic engagement initiative and an ALA-wide leadership development program. She also her plan to work with the Sister Libraries program.