Fundamentals of library supervision / Beth McNeil.
| Author/creator | McNeil, Beth author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | xi, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | ALA fundamentals series ALA fundamentals series. ^A591452 |
| Contents | Part I: Supervising individuals. Today's workplace ; Hiring and interviewing ; Orientation and training ; Managing performance ; Managing rewards -- Part II: Managing groups. Becoming a manager ; Team work and group dynamics ; Planning and organizing work ; Budgeting basics ; Facilities, space, and safety / Debra J. Pearson ; Managing meetings ; Project management -- Part III: Leading in organizations. Communication skills ; Organizational climate and the art of motivation ; Inclusiveness and diversity ; Policies and the legal environment ; Career management. |
| Abstract | Today's workplace includes a wider generational range of staff, and is governed by more complex legal issues. Poor supervisory skills can compound morale problems and lead to organizational issues. McNeil covers the fundamentals of good supervision and management, while providing practical advice with basic commonsense approaches to solving today's management challenges. |
| General note | Previous edition authored by Joan Giesecke and Beth McNeil. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other edition issued | Previous edition: Giesecke, Joan. Fundamentals of library supervision. 2nd ed. Chicago : American Library Association, 2010 9780838910160 |
| LCCN | 2017002509 |
| ISBN | 9780838915547 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | 083891554X (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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| ISBN | (ePub) |
| ISBN | (Kindle) |