Libraries Need Leaders At Every Level

"Libraries Need Leaders At Every Level." Library Journal / Lois Langer Thompson.
Iowa: Library Journal Online, August 30th 2012.

"Earlier this year, as part of an environmental scan for a patron use and open hours study, we asked groups of Hennepin County Library staff to participate in a Trend Wave exercise. Over 500 staff completed the exercise, identifying public library trends that are on the horizon, emerging, established, and disappearing. Staff gave thoughtful responses and valuable insights that, paired with other data and similar surveys, continue to inform Library work and decision-making."

Nice work, Hennepin! 

Leadership for New Librarians

"Leadership for New Librarians." LIS Careers / Susan Sloan.
America: LIS Careers Online,  August 2005.

"Lead with love

Love is not a word that is often used in the workplace, but love is what you need to be a leader. As librarians, we have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others. Love your job, love your career, and love your profession. Love your co-workers, supervisors and clients/patrons. Be inspired by leaders who help you to recognize the value of your contributions to society and be humbled by the opportunity to make a difference in the world. Have you ever met someone who truly loves her work? Her love remains constant even when faced with tedious tasks, boring meetings and difficult colleagues. The basis for her love is the fact that she knows that the work she does makes a difference. Figure out how you can make a difference in your job and career and you will lead with love."

Becoming a Library Manager

"Chapter One: Becoming  A Library Manager." The Accidental Library Manager / Rachel Singer Gordon.
Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2004.

Satisfaction Levels Related to Management Issues Among LIS Professionals

"Satisfaction Levels Related to Management Issues Among LIS Professionals." Annals of Library & Information Studies / Purushothama Gowda M.
Mangalore: Annals of Library & Information Studies 56 227-235, December 2009.

Are You a Level-Six Leader?

"Are You a Level-Six Leader?" HBS Working Knowledge / Mitch Maidique.
Cambridge: Harvard Business School Working Knowledge, July 6th 2011.

Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st-Century Public Library

Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st-Century Public Library / ALA Office for Information Technology Policy.
America: ALA, June 2011.

"••People—People are the library’s greatest advantage.  The library’s staff of professionals are available to provide unbiased service to individuals at no charge and often with little or no delay. They have no commercial or political incentives affecting their advice, adhere to a professional code of ethics, and generally are experts in one or more segments of the library’s collections. They play an active role in creating the collections; in arranging for speakers, convening events, and organizing exhibits; in selecting technology to meet user needs and offering training in its use; in organizing services to meet user needs; and in general, in fashioning the library to serve its patrons and its community. These professionals will serve as the library’s driving force for adaptive change.

•• Place—Most libraries offer the advantage of place— physical facilities that are quiet, private, and  comfortable for reading and reflection, as well as meeting places for small or large groups. These facilities exist today in many libraries throughout the country, representing a valuable physical infrastructure.

•• Price—Virtually all public libraries provide services to their patrons at no charge, a price that it is difficult for their commercial competitors to meet, except with the help of advertisements."

Library Succession Planning

Library Succession Planning: Findings & Recommendations / Library Succession Planning Group.
America: Department of Justice Libraries, c2007.

British Library's Strategy 2011-2015

Growing Knowledge: British Library's Strategy 2011-2015 / British Library.
Britain: British Library Board, 2011.

"The Library’s strategy for 2011-2015 contains five strategic priorities, based on the 2020 Vision’s themes:

1. Guarantee access for future generations

2. Enable access for everyone who wants to do research

3. Support research communities in key areas for social and economic benefit

4. Enrich the cultural life of the nation

5. Lead and collaborate in growing the world’s knowledge base."

Library Advocacy Now! A Training Program for Public Library Staff & Trustees

Library Advocacy Now! A Training Program for Public Library Staff & Trustees / Canadian Association of Public Libraries.
Ottawa: CAPL, 2009.

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Library Advocacy Now Quotable Quotes

"There are almost 3 times as many public libraries in Canada than McDonald's restaurants - 3153 libraries, including branches."

Organizational Change: The Dirty Little Secret

"Organizational Change: The Dirty Little Secret." Library Networking Group / Michael Ridley.
America: Wide Angle, ©2007-.