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During the past 50 years, the study of "international
librarianship" global, universal, or comparative has increasingly
become an essential element in understanding the importance of
information and knowledge in the global setting. Over this period
of time, many attempts have been made to evaluate the similarities
and differences in information structures, staffing, and services
in various areas of the world with the ultimate intention of
providing timely and accurate information to seekers in the greater
international arena. International Librarianship: A Basic Guide to
Global Knowledge Access identifies basic background sources, in
whatever format, for the study and teaching of international
librarianship. The most important ones relate to: . Establishing a
professional association, so that issues relating to information
access can be discussed and resolved at the national and
international level . Identifying international philanthropic
agencies, which can facilitate development of international
information services . The Importance of national libraries and
bibliographic services, which are responsible for some coordination
and cooperation in sharing national information . Developing
information policies on both the national and international front
Renowned author and specialist on international librarianship,
Robert D. Stueart, concludes the guide with a listing of sources
for the discussion and development of information policies,
including proposals put forth in the World Summit on the
Information Society."
How can you successfully lead your library through the changes
taking place in today's transitional information environment? What
skills must you develop or hone in order to build a confident,
comfortable, and capable staff in your institution? In their highly
practical new ""How-To-Do-It Manual"", authors Robert D. Stuart,
the former Dean Emeritus of Simmons College's Graduate School of
Library and Information Science and Maureen Sullivan, a leadership
expert with over thirty years experience delivering consulting and
training services to libraries and other information services, will
help you identify the essential concepts and goals behind great
leadership, and effectively implement each one into your library's
organizational structure. ""Developing Library Leaders"" covers key
strategies and processes for coaching, team building, and mentoring
library staff. Following a foreword from James G. Neal, the authors
clearly define the major roles and responsibilities of a library
leader and offer valuable techniques for persuading and influencing
others, building and leading teams and groups, and managing
projects. There is step-by-step guidance for developing crucial
coaching and mentoring skills, as well as tips for succession
planning and facilitating long-term development. Throughout the
book, Stueart and Sullivan provide ample models, outlines,
examples, and charts for further guidance and to reinforce the
practical use of key strategies. The generations-old adage that
'leaders are born not bred' is a myth; it is now commonly accepted
that leadership is a skill that can be developed. Stueart and
Sullivan show current and future library directors and managers how
to develop their institutions' most valuable asset - their staff -
and better prepare them to lead.
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