Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries

2015-10-07
Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries
Author: Janneka Guise
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2015-10-07
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0128023724
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Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries explores the current Canadian academic library environment, and the need for succession planning in that environment. The literature review demonstrates the lack of reported succession planning activities in Canadian academic libraries. Site visits and in-depth interviews with professional librarians at six libraries across Canada highlight best practices and barriers to succession planning. These best practices and barriers are addressed in individual chapters, with tips and strategies for library leaders. - Focuses on the Canadian academic library - Includes a comprehensive literature review on succession planning in academic libraries - Provides evidence-based approach to why succession planning is or is not happening in Canadian academic libraries

Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources

2014-03-31
Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources
Author: Deards, Kiyomi D.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466658134
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As the baby boomer generation begins to retire, the focus shifts to the next generation of global leaders in diverse industries. Within the field of library science, succession planning has become a topic of interest to ensure the success of future libraries as the workforce shifts and enable up-and-coming leaders. Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources provides valuable insight into the process of implementing succession planning in libraries. This book delves into the challenges and possibilities of a succession plan’s effect on the success of library organizations. Human resources officers, library administrators, academicians, and students will find this book beneficial to furthering their understanding of current practice in succession planning.

Succession Planning in the Library

2010-03-22
Succession Planning in the Library
Author: Paula M. Singer
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2010-03-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 083891036X
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Offers advice to administrators of libraries of all sizes to dealing with succession planning and other aspects of change, detailing how to spot potential leaders, encourage professional growth, motivate employees, and develop high-quality performers.

Career Paths and Career Development of Business Librarians

2019-07-09
Career Paths and Career Development of Business Librarians
Author: Diane Zabel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 131799339X
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Contributors provide insights about business librarianship in various types of institutions, explore traditional and non-traditional career paths in business librarianship, and discuss numerous strategies for professional growth (from earning an MBA degree to working abroad). Among the topics covered are the following: recruitment of business librarians (including recent data on the supply and demand of business librarians); the special concerns of early career and mid-career business librarians; the importance of mentoring; leadership development; and business librarians on the job in academic, public, and corporate libraries. This book will appeal to a wide audience: practitioners; directors of public, academic, and special libraries serving the business community; library and information science educators; and those considering business librarianship as a career, including students, generalist librarians, and individuals seeking a career change. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship.

Law Librarianship in Academic Libraries

2015-04-10
Law Librarianship in Academic Libraries
Author: Yemisi Dina
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2015-04-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0081001797
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In the last two decades, advancement in technology has transformed every aspect of librarianship. Law Librarianship in Academic Law Libraries discusses issues and model practices in academic law libraries. This text will help librarians and library school students understand the operation, resources and facilities that are available in the academic law library. It explains the practices and trends that are widely practiced in different parts of the world. This book describes the expectations of an aspiring professional with an interest in specializing in law librarianship; revealing facts pertaining to management and administration which are not necessarily taught in library schools. The first chapter introduces the history of academic law libraries, and defines law librarianship. The remaining chapters are dedicated to different aspects of law librarianship including the importance of emerging technologies and how they are implemented in the academic law libraries setting, finishing with a concluding chapter on global opportunities available for law librarians. - Provides an insight to academic law librarianship practices - Practical tips on building a career in academic law librarianship - Describes in detail the education and professional development opportunities for academic law librarianship - Features customized classification schemes that have been used in academic law libraries

Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries

2015-07-10
Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries
Author: Michael A. Crumpton
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780634455
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Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as staffing needs and competencies change. The book focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several aspects, including the role of human resources when the library is part of a larger organization, along with information on how to identify strategic objectives that are expected and related to workforce issues. In addition, the book reviews hiring practices, reorganizations of staff, use of temps or time-limited positions, and how students, volunteers, and internships can make a strategic difference overall. - Chapters address competencies across different levels of employment within different library types and consider how those competencies are changing - Presents how leadership and library leaders must utilize human resources as a valuable tool for developing a strong and healthy organization - Addresses human resource tools, such as job tasks analysis and the creation of equitable payroll structures - Demonstrate the use and benefit of multiple employee statuses that provide flexibility and resourcefulness to end users

Who Will Take Over the Business?

2011-09-06
Who Will Take Over the Business?
Author: Susan Latremoille
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118087534
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As the first wave of Canadian baby boomers retire over the next few years, succession planning will be vital for the long-term survival of many businesses. Canada is about to see a huge transfer of wealth from this generation to the next, yet many businesses struggle to ensure a smooth transition of business management and ownership. For family-owned companies, the ramifications may be even more sweeping. The personal issues they face, compounding other day-to-day business concerns, range from planning for income taxes to maintaining interpersonal relationships with family members. A good succession plan will manage a range of issues, such as people and talent, family dynamics, corporate structure, estate planning, insurance and share transfer, to name just a few. Who Will Take Over the Business? is for any business owner who wants to retire, sell, or transfer ownership of their business. It is designed to guide business owners through a comprehensive and strategic approach to the business succession process to ensure that the transition is carried out as smoothly as possible. Who Will Take Over the Business? is a must-have resource for every Canadian business owner.

The Art of People Management in Libraries

2010-01-20
The Art of People Management in Libraries
Author: James McKinlay
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2010-01-20
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1780630247
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This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices and presents options for their application within the special context of libraries, especially academic and research libraries. It lays out a set of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders in the context of continuous organisational change in the 21st century and offers library practitioners effective tips for people management. - A practical 'how-to' book that provides realistic and proven solutions to real-world challenges - Provides examples from organizations to highlight concepts and their applications - Summary of key points at the end of each chapter, as well as specific tips in three areas: A – Attention (things to pay attention to); R – Results (initiatives that help to achieve desired results) and T – Techniques (ways to apply the concepts presented.

Staff Planning in a Time of Demographic Change

2005
Staff Planning in a Time of Demographic Change
Author: Vicki Whitmell
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780810852150
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The aging of the professional is quickly becoming an increasingly popular topic among librarians of late. This work identifies the issues related to the large number of expected retirees in libraries and information management organizations over the next five to ten years. Practitioners, researchers, and educators discuss the situation and the urgent need for action that will ensure that these organizations can provide the education, training, and proper work environment for their staff.