Practical and Effective Management of Libraries

Zusammenfassung This title is an essential reference for library science students and librarians who are taking on new management roles.

Autorentext

Dr. Moniz is the Director of Library Services at Johnson & Wales University's Charlotte Campus and an adjunct professor for the Library and Information Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to his current position he served as the Director of Library Services and Head of Information Technology at Johnson & Wales University's North Miami Campus. He has taught undergraduate classes in history and computers as well as the graduate classes in Information Sources and Services and Library Administration and Management which he currently teaches for UNC-G. He has published in Library Journal, College & Undergraduate Libraries, and Library Leadership and Management. In addition to serving as President of Metrolina Library Association in 2007, Dr. Moniz currently serves on the American Library Association's Library Leadership & Management's Planning and Evaluating Library Services and Continuing Education committees.

Inhalt

History of managerial thought: a brief overview; Psychology and knowing oneself: how do these affect management and decision-making? Motivating employees and fostering diversity; Organizational culture and socialization processes; Communication; Decision-making and leadership.