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Managing in the Middle

By Robert Farrell

Book information

Publisher
American Library Association
Year
2012
ISBN
9780838996386, 9780838911617, 9780838996379, 9780838996393, 2012027380
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (1998450 bytes)
Pages
\0
Time added
2023-01-08 07:47:23
Language Arts; Nonfiction; LAN025000

Description

Fully a third of all library supervisors are "managing in the middle:" reporting to top-level managers while managing teams of peers or paraprofessional staff in some capacity. This practical handbook is here to assist middle managers navigate their way through the challenges of multitasking and continual gear-shifting. The broad range of contributors from academic and public libraries in this volume help librarians face personal and professional challenges by: Linking theoretical ideas about mid-level management to real-world situations Presenting ways to sharpen crucial skills such as communication, productivity, delegation, and performance management Offering specific advice on everything from supervision to surviving layoffs Being a middle manager can be a difficult job, but the range of perspectives in this book offer strategies and tips to make it easier.

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