Fundamentals of Library Supervision (Ala Fundamentals Series), 3rd Edition

29 Pages·2017·2.4 MB·English

by  Beth McNeil

[email protected]
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ALA FUNDAMENTALS SERIES
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
by Alana Verminski and Kelly Marie Blanchat
FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
by John Sandstrom and Liz Miller
FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE ACADEMIC LIAISON
by Richard Moniz, Jo Henry, and Joe Eshleman
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, 2ND ED.
by Michael Sullivan
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIBRARY INSTRUCTION
by Monty L. McAdoo
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIBRARY SUPERVISION, 3RD ED.
by Beth McNeil
FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGING REFERENCE COLLECTIONS
by Carol A. Singer
FUNDAMENTALS OF REFERENCE
by Carolyn M. Mulac
FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT
by Sheila S. Intner, with Peggy Johnson
SMALL PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
by Jane Pearlmutter and Paul Nelson

BETH McNEIL is professor and dean of the library at Iowa State University.
Prior to joining Iowa State in 2015, McNeil served in associate dean roles at
Purdue University and at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She received a
PhD in human sciences with a leadership focus from the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln and an MS degree in library and information science and an
AB degree in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her
publications include previous editions of Library Supervision, Patron Behavior
in Libraries (1996), and Human Resource Management in Today’s Academic
Library (2004).
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ISBNs
978-0-8389-1554-7 (paper)
978-0-8389-1570-7 (PDF)
978-0-8389-1571-4 (ePub)
978-0-8389-1572-1 (Kindle)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: McNeil, Beth. | Giesecke, Joan. Fundamentals of library supervision.
Title: Fundamentals of library supervision / Beth McNeil.
Description: Third edition. | Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association,
2017. | Series: ALA fundamentals series | Previous edition authored by Joan Giesecke and Beth McNeil. |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017002509| ISBN 9780838915547 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9780838915707 (pdf) |
ISBN 9780838915714 (epub) | ISBN 9780838915721 (kindle)
Subjects: LCSH: Library personnel management—United States. | Supervision of employees.
Classification: LCC Z682.2.U5 G54 2017 | DDC 023/.9—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/
2017002509
Cover Alejandra Diaz. Image © Julie/Adobe Stock.
ALA Neal-Schuman purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library
professionals worldwide.
Contents
List of Figures
Preface
PART ONE. SUPERVISING INDIVIDUALS
1. Today’s Workplace
2. Hiring and Interviewing
3. Orientation and Training
4. Managing Performance
5. Managing Rewards
PART TWO. MANAGING GROUPS
6. Becoming a Manager
7. Teamwork and Group Dynamics
8. Planning and Organizing Work
9. Budgeting Basics
10. Facilities, Space, and Safety
Debra J. Pearson
11. Managing Meetings
12. Project Management
PART THREE. LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
13. Communication Skills
14. Organizational Climate and the Art of Motivation
15. Inclusiveness and Diversity
16. Policies and the Legal Environment
17. Career Management
Index
Figures
1.1. POSDCoRB: Supervisory Roles in the Twentieth Century
2.1. Legal and Illegal Questions: A Quiz
2.2. Sample Script for a Reference Check
3.1. Sample Schedule for an Employee’s First Day
3.2. Orientation Checklist for Staff in Technical Services
3.3. Orientation Checklist for a Research Data Librarian
4.1. Sample Statement of Responsibility for Supervisors
4.2. Sample Statement of Responsibility for a Time and Attendance Clerk
5.1. Incentive Award Policy
5.2. Noncash Incentive Rewards
5.3. Sample Staff Award: Iowa State University Library Card
5.4. Sample Staff Award: SMILE
5.5. Different Rewards for Different Generations
7.1. Team Performance Characteristics
7.2. Team Evaluation Tool
8.1. Sample Time Analysis Log
8.2. Sample Group Time Analysis
9.1. Sample Budget Request
9.2. Sample Budget Report
11.1. Library Meeting Ground Rules
11.2. Sample Meeting Agenda
11.3. Sample Meeting Minutes
13.1. Communication Model
13.2. E-mail Don’ts
14.1. Theories of Motivation
15.1. Diversity Dos and Don’ts and Other Advice