Moving into a library management position can feel like a daunting and solitary pursuit. Graduatecourses in management are expensive and hard to find. To help library managers improve their skills and
acumen, renowned speaker and trainer Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-study guide to the dynamic
role of being a boss. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily
adaptable for any pace, this workbook
¿ Covers major management topics such as success with stakeholders, staffing, customer service,
planning, funding, leadership, and more
¿ Offers an inexpensive alternative to seminars and classroom instruction
¿ Requires an investment of as little as an hour per week, and is completely self-paced
¿ Includes challenging questions and exercises, and a Web-based template to record learning progress
Suitable for all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to library directors, this book lays out a
clear path to learning the essentials of being a great boss.