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 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 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.

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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.

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 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 Current Practices in Public Libraries written by William Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at contemporary trends and practices in public libraries Current Practices in Public Libraries combines research, surveys, and practical experience to examine a variety of trends, issues, and practices in public library administration. The leading researchers in the field explore vital contemporary topics ranging from literacy instruction and advocacy to ethical concerns in the acquisition of foreign language materials. This practical professional guide presents examples of successful programs at individual libraries as well as results of comprehensive national surveys about funding, computers and Internet access, and branch closures. Current Practices in Public Libraries presents an extensive look at advocacy, ethics, multicultural outreach, literacy training, marketing, and mentoring in today’s public libraries. This comprehensive resource examines a wide range of issues, including public library funding; contributing factors to the quality of public access computing and Internet services; the impact of public library closures; recent human rights violations in U.S. public libraries; supporting local small business development; how multiculturalism and automation can affect collection development and technical services; new leadership models; the use of marketing and advocacy to build and sustain support for public libraries; promoting family learning activities; and the case for small, independent libraries. Current Practices in Public Libraries explores: library funding library expenditures budget shortfalls fiscal planning Internet access and connectivity library siting library Bill of Rights entrepreneurs customization of library services targeted services acquisitions collection development and management outsourcing state library agencies and associations federal library programs and legislation government relations information literacy tutoring and much more Current Practices in Public Libraries is an essential resource for librarians and library administrators working in public and academic settings, and for library sciences faculty and students.

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 Leadership in Libraries written by Maha Kumaran and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The efforts of ethnic-minority librarians to become leaders in Western libraries are an important topic for any librarian working towards becoming a leader, with issues such as cross-cultural leadership relevant for all aspiring librarians.Leadership in Libraries covers leadership in various areas, provides examples of successful minority leaders in different fields and statistical data on minorities and librarians in several countries. The title probes library school programs and their efforts to develop leadership skills among librarians in general, and among minority librarians in particular. The book begins by introducing the concept of ethnic-minority leadership, moving on in the first chapter to definitions by culture, profession, and gender. The next three chapters consider managers as leaders, leadership styles, skills, and leadership in school, public and academic libraries in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. The final chapter includes instances of bad leadership, and offers a conclusion. Presents information on learning and developing leadership skills Assesses current and relevant statistical data on minority librarians in Canada, US and UK Explores information on leadership related courses offered in library schools

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 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 The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources written by Andrea Merril T and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep your cultural resources safe for generations to come! Culled from papers presented at a Library of Congress symposium in October 2000, The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources: To Preserve and Protect examines the challenges you face in preserving and safeguarding your library's resources. Twenty-two leading library and archival professionals address critical issues on the preservation and security of collections in cultural property institutions, including libraries, museums, and archives. The book explores the connections between physical security and the preservation of our cultural heritage. The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources identifies the risks involved in preserving cultural resources and presents effective strategies for security. The book guides you through the process of evaluating preservation and security programs, budgeting costs, determining the right amount of facilities security, meeting the challenge of preserving digital information, and coping with the negative effects of theft and vandalism. The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources focuses on four keys that are central to safeguarding your heritage assets: physical security—protection from theft, mutilation, damage by water, fire, etc., with strategies used by the Library of Congress and other major libraries preservation—protection from deterioration through conservation and reformatting, using examples from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Library of Congress, and other institutions bibliographic control—knowing what your library has inventory control—knowing where your collections are The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources: To Preserve and Protect also examines the FBI's Art Theft Program, national and institutional requirements for preservation funding, and measuring the effect of environmental elements (temperature, humidity, etc.) on your collection. The book is an essential resource for library, archive, and museum directors, preservation officers, security professionals, curators, and archivists.

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