Promoting Excellence: Personnel Management and Staff Development in Libraries

New technologies may have changed the fundamental structure & function of libraries. But libraries are still directed by people & the quality of an institution rests first in the management & skill of its personnel. This book presents the best practices in personnel management & training from an international perspective. Not a guide to specific legislation or managing a specific kind of library, it concentrates on the general human dimension--dealing with people. How to introduce staff to new automation; cope with manpower shortages; & formulate fair wage policies are among the topics treated. The author draws on case studies from the U.S.; Europe & Australia to illustrate specific points.Castelyn, Mary is the author of 'Promoting Excellence: Personnel Management and Staff Development in Libraries' with ISBN 9780862916060 and ISBN 0862916062.