1st Edition

Catalysts for Change Managing Libraries in the 1990s

Edited By Gisela M. von Dran, Jennifer Cargill Copyright 1993
206 Pages
by Routledge

206 Pages
by Routledge

206 Pages
by Routledge

This book, first published in 1993, features the perspectives of library practitioners as well as other higher education professionals on using innovative management techniques. The book includes practical discussions of Total Quality Management, team management, the impact of gender differences, managing an older work force, and educational needs. Through this valuable book, library... Read more

1. Introduction Gisela M. von Dran and Jennifer Cargill  2. Empowerment: A Strategy for Change Gisela M. von Dran  3. Transforming Libraries Into Learning Organizations: The Challenge for Leadership Shelley E. Phipps  4. Education in Response to Change June Lester  5. The Time for Transformational Leadership Is Now! Donald E. Riggs and Vivian M. Sykes  6. Managing the Academic Library Through Teamwork: A Case Study Susan P. Besemer, Sarah B. Dorsey, Barbara L. Kittle and Carrie M. Niles  7. Total Quality Management: A Mindset and Method to Stimulate Change Janet A. Mullen  8. Library Leadership: Does Gender Make a Difference? Paula T. Kaufman  9. Organizational Change in Research Libraries Susan Lee  10. The Maturing Worker in Technical Services Kay Flowers  11. The Role of the Collection Development Librarian in the 90s and Beyond Maria Otero-Boisvert  12. The Budget as a Planning Tool William K. Black

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Gisela M. von Dran, Jennifer Cargill