Download or read book The Future of Human Resources in Canadian Libraries written by 8Rs Canadian Library Human Resource Study and published by Wirth-Institute for Australian and Central Europe Studies. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Alberta, with financial assistance from various library associations, governments, individual libraries and universities developed a comprehensive study on the state of human resources of the library profession in Canada. The 8 R’s discussed in the report are: recruitment, retirement, retention, rejuvenation, repatriation, re-accreditation, remuneration and restructuring.
Download or read book The Future of Human Resources in Canadian Libraries the 8Rs Study electronic Resource Considerations for the Canadian Association of Research Libraries written by Canadian Association of Research Libraries and published by CARL. This book was released on 2006 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The future of human resources in Canadian libraries the 8Rs study written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As members of the Baby Boom generation reach retirement and seasoned librarians, paraprofessionals and managers move on, the members of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)1 must have in place strong staff and leadership development plans to ensure that staff and administrators are ready and able to take on new and complex roles. [...] In the study and elsewhere CARL libraries have expressed concern about their ageing workforce, the need for staff to reflect the diversity of student populations, the need to ensure that staff are prepared to meet changing needs and the need to develop a strong cadre of leaders and managers. [...] The study also included a literature review and analyses of the existing data.7 The results consider the workplace and demographic characteristics of those working in Canadian libraries, the needs and barriers to the recruitment of library staff, retirement trends and predictors, staff retention and mobility, evaluations of library school and technician programs, organizational training and intrin [...] Written by specialists in the special library field, the profile clearly defines the role of information professionals, outlines core and professional competencies, details expectations in the management of information organizations, the management of information resources and the application of information tools and technologies. [...] All vacancies or new positions should be considered by the senior management team as to how the hiring could impact the development of needed skills and aptitudes and how changing the position would help to work toward the goals of the library and its succession plan.
Download or read book The Future is Now written by Allison Sivak and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Staffing for the Future written by and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest volume contains approaches from researchers around the world. The chapters explore such issues as skills-building and other professional development activities, changing demographic profiles of staff, changing modes of resource provision, succession planning, remote work, and planning for Linked Data.
Download or read book Re envisioning the MLS written by Johnna Percell and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of any discussion about the future of libraries is the future of librarians—and how well our instructional programs, especially the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, prepare them for their careers. This book continues the critical conversations around preparing future librarians.
Download or read book Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries written by Janneka Guise and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries explores the current Canadian academic library environment, and the need for succession planning in that environment. The literature review demonstrates the lack of reported succession planning activities in Canadian academic libraries. Site visits and in-depth interviews with professional librarians at six libraries across Canada highlight best practices and barriers to succession planning. These best practices and barriers are addressed in individual chapters, with tips and strategies for library leaders. Focuses on the Canadian academic library Includes a comprehensive literature review on succession planning in academic libraries Provides evidence-based approach to why succession planning is or is not happening in Canadian academic libraries
Download or read book The Art of People Management in Libraries written by James McKinlay and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-01-20 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices and presents options for their application within the special context of libraries, especially academic and research libraries. It lays out a set of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders in the context of continuous organisational change in the 21st century and offers library practitioners effective tips for people management. A practical ‘how-to’ book that provides realistic and proven solutions to real-world challenges Provides examples from organizations to highlight concepts and their applications Summary of key points at the end of each chapter, as well as specific tips in three areas: A – Attention (things to pay attention to); R – Results (initiatives that help to achieve desired results) and T – Techniques (ways to apply the concepts presented.
Download or read book Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries written by Kelly Blessinger and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners’ viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The book is structured into 14 chapters, covering various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries, including: overview of workplace culture, assessment, recruitment, acclimation for new librarians, workforce diversity, physical environment, staff morale, interaction between departments, tenure track/academic culture, mentoring/coaching, generational differences, motivation/incentives, complaints/conflict management, and organizational transparency. Includes the most current best practices and models in academic libraries Represents the viewpoints of both the employee and manager Focuses on the academic library as workplace rather than as a service provider
Download or read book Technology and Professional Identity of Librarians The Making of the Cybrarian written by Hicks, Deborah and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The library profession has changed rapidly in the wake of advanced technologies. Once regarded as the gatekeepers of information found in books, today's library professionals are shifting from a traditional center of attention to a new focus on all areas of information studies. Technology and Professional Identify of Librarians: The Making of the Cybrarian brings into focus both the positive and negative aspects that technology places on the professional identity of librarians. Highlighting the new methods involved in data management, communication, and Library Information education and research; this book is a necessary means for librarians, students, and researchers to obtain an up to date understanding of what it means to maintain relevancy in the information age.
Download or read book Research Anthology on Collaboration Digital Services and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faced with increased budget cuts, libraries must continue to advance their services through new technologies and practices in order to keep pace with the rapid changes society is currently facing. The once traditional in-person services offered can no longer be the only option, and to keep themselves afloat, libraries must offer more in terms of digital services. The convenience of offering mobile and digital services brings a new wave of accessibility to libraries and a new question on just how much libraries will need to change to meet the newfound needs of its patrons. Beyond offering these digital services, libraries are incorporating other types of technology in multifaceted ways such as utilizing artificial intelligence practices, social media, and big data management. Moreover, libraries are increasingly looking for ways to partner and collaborate with the community, faculty, students, and other libraries in order to keep abreast of the best practices and needs of their users. The Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries explores emerging strategies and technologies that are redefining the role of the library within communities and academia. This reference book covers extensive ground on all the ways libraries have shifted to manage their resources, digitalize their services, and market themselves within the new technological revolution. These continued shifts for libraries come with benefits, challenges, and future projections that are critical for discussion as libraries continue to strive to remain updated and relevant in times of change. This book is ideal for librarians, archivists, collection managers, IT specialists, electronic resource librarians, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in the current state of libraries and how they are transforming to fit modern needs.
Download or read book Succession Planning in the Library written by Paula M. Singer and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice to administrators of libraries of all sizes to dealing with succession planning and other aspects of change, detailing how to spot potential leaders, encourage professional growth, motivate employees, and develop high-quality performers.
Download or read book Academic Library Management written by Tammy Nickelson Dearie and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does successful academic library management look like in the real world? A team of editors, all administrators at large research libraries, here present a selection of case studies which dive deeply into the subject to answer that question. Featuring contributions from a range of practicing academic library managers, this book spotlights case studies equally useful for LIS students and current managers;touches upon such key issues as human resource planning, public relations, financial management, organizational culture, and ethics and confidentiality;examines how to use project management methodology to reorganize technical services, create a new liaison service model, advance a collaborative future, and set up on-the-spot mentoring;discusses digital planning for archives and special collections;rejects "one size fits all" solutions to common challenges in academic libraries in favor of creative problem solving; andprovides guidance on how to use case studies as effective models for positive change at one's own institution. LIS instructors, students, and academic library practitioners will all find enrichment from this selection of case studies.
Download or read book Continuing Professional Development Pathways to Leadership in the Library and Information World written by Ann Ritchie and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives. They will provide valuable insights to anyone interested in workforce planning strategies aimed at addressing current shortages of library leaders, as well as those who may have experienced difficulties recruiting to leadership positions and now want to explore the best ways of developing and equipping their own staff with skills to enable them to become the leaders of the future.
Download or read book Strategies for Regenerating the Library and Information Profession written by Jana Varlejs and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume comprises papers prepared for the 8th World Conference on Continuing Professional Development (Bologna, Italy, 18-20 August 2009). Within the broad theme of creating a positive work environment for a multi-generational workforce in library and information organizations, the conference addresses managing between and across generations, mentoring and coaching, attracting people to the profession and developing a new generation of leaders, re-skilling and transferability of skills, succession planning and passing on knowledge.
Download or read book 8Rs written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proposal outlines the plan for a comprehensive study of the state of library human resources in Canada.
Download or read book Recruitment Development and Retention of Information Professionals Trends in Human Resources and Knowledge Management written by Pankl, Elisabeth and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-02-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers disparate yet important perspectives of various information professionals pertaining to recruitment, retention and career development of individuals within organizations"--Provided by publisher.
