Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; The Crisis and Opportunities in Library Leadership; Recruitment Theory: Identification of Those Who Are Likely to Be Successful as Leaders; Developing Library Leaders for the 21st Century; Information Technology in the Virtual Library: Leadership in Times of Change; Financial Resources and What Leaders Should Know; Diversity and Leadership: The Color of Leadership; Women and Leadership; The Concept of Leadership in Technology-Related Organizations; Leadership Evaluation and Assessment
Summary
Safely guide your library into the new millennium!Like so much else in the information professions, leadership styles are being forced to change to meet the demands of technological innovation. Leadership in the Library and Information Science Professions is among the first books to focus on this increasingly important job qualification. It offers practical advice for developing strong, flexible, and creative leadership skills in yourself and your staff. This fascinating volume stresses the leadership needed to manage change. The essential skills taught here will help you up
