Managerial Leadership for Librarians by G. Edward Evans & Holland Christie Summary
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Revolutionizing library leadership, Evans' essential guide transforms managers into visionary leaders. Used in top library science programs nationwide, it's the secret weapon behind innovative public-private partnerships that saved countless libraries during budget crises. What management philosophy turned struggling libraries into thriving community hubs?
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Beyond Business: The Unique Challenge of Library Leadership
Libraries aren't businesses-they're something far more complex. While corporate managers focus primarily on profit margins, library leaders navigate a multidimensional landscape where success is measured in community impact, knowledge access, and public good. This fundamental difference affects everything from decision-making authority to budget cycles. Unlike corporate CEOs who enjoy considerable autonomy, library directors must build consensus among diverse stakeholders including boards, government officials, staff unions, and patron communities. The constraints are real: fixed budget cycles, mandatory procurement requirements, civil service staffing systems, and legally defined service populations. Yet within these constraints lies extraordinary opportunity. Libraries consistently outperform other public institutions in public trust-76% of Americans rate library performance as "excellent" or "good," significantly higher than police departments (68%) and local governments (43%). This trust isn't just a statistic-it's the foundation upon which transformative library leadership is built.
The People-First Leadership Imperative
The Art of Connection and Persuasion
Power, Authority and Influence: The Leadership Triad
Vision, Planning and Strategic Management
Proving Value Through Assessment and Financial Leadership
Leading Libraries Into Tomorrow
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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