ISBN: 9780838918739 - management basics for information professionals (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Fourth. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The recipient of rave reviews from far and wide (Journal of Hospital Librarianship deemed it "a librarian's dream . very forward-thinking"), since its initial publication this text has served as an essential resource for both LIS students and practitioners. The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad of basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. Throughout, 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. This book's coverage includes a new focus on how being in the public/nonprofit sector influences the application of management basics such as planning, accountability, trust and delegation, decision making, principles of effective organizational communication, fostering change and innovation, quality control, and marketing; the managerial environment, organizational skill sets, the importance of a people-friendly organization, and legal issues; key points on leadership, team-building, and human resource management; budget, resource, and technology management; management ethics, with a lengthy discussion of why ethics matter; and tips for planning a library career, with a look at the work/life debate. This book, to quote Australian Library Journal, is "a recommended text for library science students, but is also an excellent source of information for career librarians wanting to refresh their knowledge of library management in a fast-moving information services environment.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The recipient of rave reviews from far and wide (Journal of Hospital Librarianship deemed it "a librarian's dream . very forward-thinking"), since its initial publication this text has served as an essential resource for both LIS students and practitioners. The new fourth edition offers an updated, comprehensive examination of the myriad of basic skills effective library managers must exercise throughout their careers. Throughout, 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. This book's coverage includes a new focus on how being in the public/nonprofit sector influences the application of management basics such as planning, accountability, trust and delegation, decision making, principles of effective organizational communication, fostering change and innovation, quality control, and marketing; the managerial environment, organizational skill sets, the importance of a people-friendly organization, and legal issues; key points on leadership, team-building, and human resource management; budget, resource, and technology management; management ethics, with a lengthy discussion of why ethics matter; and tips for planning a library career, with a look at the work/life debate. This book, to quote Australian Library Journal, is "a recommended text for library science students, but is also an excellent source of information for career librarians wanting to refresh their knowledge of library management in a fast-moving information services environment.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Fourth. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Fourth. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 4th edition. 328 pages. 10.25x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.