The answers to these and many other important questions are highlighted in this informative new book. Public librarians, as well as library school faculty and students will find this volume to be fascinating and indispensable.

Addressing the basic skills good library managers must exercise throughout their careers, this edition includes a completely new chapter on management ethics.

Among the many topics discussed are Classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library Human resource planning Marketing and public relations Negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library ...

The latest edition of a management classic sports a new look! It continues to cover all of the important functions involved in library management and development.

To help library managers improve their skills and acumen, renowned speaker and trainer Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-study guide to the dynamic role of being a boss.

Evans and new co-author Greenwell pay close attention to management in "new normal" straitened economic conditions and the pervasive impact of technology on a library manager's role.

Presents information on preparing and implementing budgets, discusses implications of budgeting and financial management activities. Includes case studies.

Readership: Particularly valuable as an on-the-job reference source for those working towards chartered/corporate membership of professional bodies, this workbook also makes extremely useful reading for students and lecturers, staff ...