Leadership in Libraries

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Language Arts & Disciplines genre, written by Maha Kumaran and published by Elsevier which was released on 23 February 2012 with total hardcover pages 212. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related Leadership in Libraries books below.

Leadership in Libraries
Author : Maha Kumaran
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Publisher : Elsevier
Language : English
Release Date : 23 February 2012
ISBN : 9781780633084
Pages : 212 pages
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The efforts of ethnic-minority librarians to become leaders in Western libraries are an important topic for any librarian working towards becoming a leader, with issues such as cross-cultural leadership relevant for all aspiring librarians. Leadership in Libraries covers leadership in various areas, provides examples of successful minority leaders in different fields and statistical data on minorities and librarians in several countries. The title probes library school programs and their efforts to develop leadership skills among librarians in general, and among minority librarians in particular. The book begins by introducing the concept of ethnic-minority leadership, moving on in the first chapter to definitions by culture, profession, and gender. The next three chapters consider managers as leaders, leadership styles, skills, and leadership in school, public and academic libraries in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. The final chapter includes instances of bad leadership, and offers a conclusion. Presents information on learning and developing leadership skills Assesses current and relevant statistical data on minority librarians in Canada, US and UK Explores information on leadership related courses offered in library schools

Leadership in Libraries

The efforts of ethnic-minority librarians to become leaders in Western libraries are an important topic for any librarian working towards becoming a leader, with issues such as cross-cultural leadership relevant for all aspiring librarians. Leadership in Libraries covers leadership in various areas, provides examples of successful minority leaders in different

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