The Challenge of Library Management by Pixey Anne Mosley & Wyoma vanDuinkerken Summary
Overview of The Challenge of Library Management
In "The Challenge of Library Management," vanDuinkerken and Mosley revolutionize leadership through emotional engagement. Praised by College & Research Libraries as a "concise change leadership treatise," this 2011 ALA gem transforms managers into visionaries. What leadership mystery unlocks your library's untapped potential?
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核心要点
Leading Through the Library Labyrinth
In today's libraries, change isn't just inevitable - it's constant. As technology evolves, patron expectations shift, and budgets fluctuate, library leaders navigate a complex dance of transformation. Yet despite the prevalence of change initiatives, many fail to achieve their intended outcomes. The secret to successful change isn't found in technical implementation but in human elements - how changes are communicated and employees engaged. Libraries occupy a unique organizational space, blending elements of corporate, nonprofit, academic, and civic institutions. While a bookstore measures success through sales, libraries balance service excellence with educational impact, community engagement, and equitable access. This hybrid identity creates particular leadership challenges requiring nuanced approaches and emotional intelligence. Libraries foster environments of intellectual discourse and employee autonomy unlike typical businesses. Staff members expect to participate in decision-making and openly question policies - especially in academic libraries where faculty status provides additional protection for expressing opinions. Meanwhile, departments develop distinct subcultures shaped by their specific functions and workflows. Reference departments with rigid scheduling systems operate differently than project-based technical services units, while special collections often develop particularly strong independent identities due to their unique materials and specialized expertise.
Understanding Change Resistance and Cultural Dynamics
Building the Foundation for Transformation
The Art of Communication and Launch
Implementation Strategies and Challenges
Navigating Obstacles and Setbacks
Measuring Success and Learning from Experience
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