The Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in
Transition addresses the changing nature of work and the new
demands being placed on academic library directors. The
authors'broad range of professional experience offers you unique
insight on a management position that is truly in transition. Get
inside seasoned professionals'heads to save time, effort, and money
for yourself and your library. See what these experienced directors
did right . . . and learn from their mistakes. The Academic Library
Director is the resource that: Considers the challenges of leading
an academic library through the transition period between permanent
directors; lists the challenges met by interim directors and
presents their advice for succeeding in this difficult role.
Studies the career paths for academic library directors based on a
survey of 21 library directors across the country, with a focus on
factors such as gender, education, age, tenure, professional
experience, and internal vs. external candidates. Identifies
critical criteria for recruiting library leaders for the 21st
century. Should your library hire a manager or a leader? Provides a
unique, non-librarian perspective on the establishment of a newly
configured position of Vice Provost for Information and Dean of
University Libraries at a large university. Discusses the
perceptions recently appointed academic library directors have
about collegiate life vis a vis the realities they've encountered
since assuming their positions. Shows how a library can thrive in a
not-for-profit culture by embracing for-profit principles. The
Academic Library Director: Reflections on a Position in Transition
will help prepare you and your library for the only sure thing in
the future--change. Successful library directors will be the ones
who can recognize and thrive on the "management of change."
Unsuccessful directors will find themselves unable to adapt. Use
this book to ensure your library comes out on the right side of the
line.
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