Mid-career library and information professionals : a leadership primer / edited by Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen and Linda Crook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lowe-Wincentsen, Dawn, author.

Contributor:

Crook, Linda.

Lowe-Wincentsen, Dawn.

Series:

Chandos Information Professional Series

Chandos information professional series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Librarians--Vocational guidance--United States.

Librarians.

Leadership.

Middle managers.

Library science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England ; Cambridge, England : Chandos Publishing, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

As librarians move into the middle of their careers, they are more ready than ever to take on new leadership opportunities. Literature on leadership is expanding in the field of library and information sciences, and more and more seminars and workshops are being offered for new and seasoned leaders. This book asks the questions: 'What about us?' and, 'Where is the leadership advice and training for those who are no longer new librarians, but are also not yet seasoned leaders?' The title illustrates how to work the middle, from being in the sophomore slump progressing to the next leaders in the

Contents:

Cover; Mid-Career Library and Information Professionals: A Leadership Primer; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; Figures; Tables; About the contributors; 1 Saying yes, again: an introduction to leadership for mid-career librarians; Notes; 2 What to do when you can't do it all; Time management in a hurry; Communication strategies; Planning for the present; Knowing when to quit; Conclusion; References; 3 Empowering the reluctant new library manager; How librarianship prepares us for management; Effective tips for successful management; Tales from the dark side; Keeping a light touch

4 Stuck in the middle and loving it! Why middle managers have the ability to lead from the heart and the power to persuade At the beginning; Crafting an engaging message; Resistance; Nimbleness; Information sharing; Attitude; Ethics; Skills; References; 5 Making it work: leading without a pedestal; Building a culture of shared leadership; Utilizing consensus decision-making; Handling constructive conflict; Nurturing and sustaining a leadership climate; Partnering for professional development; The view from above and below; Prescriptive tactics; Observations, tips and techniques

Connection to participatory librarianship Summary; References; 6 Leading without authority:maintaining balance and relationships; The library at St Cloud State University; Challenges in representing your department; Tips for representing your department; Challenges in working on committees and task forces; Tips for working on committees and task forces; Challenges in reaching consensus; Tips for reaching consensus; Challenges in balancing personalities; Tips for balancing personalities; Conclusion; References; Appendix 6.1: Tips for leading without authority

7 Career progression:mentoring to the rescue Of mythology and conceptualization; Theoretical framework; Methodology; Data collection instruments; Data analysis; Discussion; Conclusion; References; 8 When life and leadership collide; Life's little curve balls; Stay organized; Take care of yourself; Set achievable goals; Make time to worry; Know your rights; When things are going well, don't procrastinate; Final thoughts: leading the way for others; References; 9 Avoiding the Peter Principle:'Every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence'; The Peter Principle explained

The Principle in action Fortieth anniversary of the Peter Principle; Avoiding a dead end; Know thyself; Final tips for reflection; References; 10 Work envy, workhorses and the mid-career librarian; What is mid-career?; What is envy?; Why we envy; Leadership and envy; Signs of envy; How and why envy thrives in the workplace; Generational envy; Envy and the library workplace; Costs of workplace envy; Coping with envy; Coping with being envied; Managing envy as a leader; Conclusion; References; 11 Don't get stuck in a rut!; Trust the staff; Assess the environment; Grow one's self and one's staff

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 30, 2013).

ISBN:

9781780630533

1780630530

OCLC:

866858748