Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 324 g
Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 324 g
Reihe: Chandos Information Professional Series
ISBN: 978-1-84334-690-6
Verlag: Woodhead Publishing
- Provides practical solutions for real change situations and problems in libraries
- Includes expert interviews
- Written by a professor with nine years experience as a member the management team for the German National Library of Science and Technology
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Weitere Infos & Material
- List of figures and tables
- Preface
- About the author
- Part 1: Change management
- Chapter 1: Change management in libraries
- Abstract.
- 1.1 Why change management?
- 1.2 Structure of the book
- Chapter 2: Change management
- Abstract.
- 2.1 Change management in general
- 2.2 Phases of a change process
- 2.3 Elements of change management
- Part 2: Change management in practice
- Chapter 3: When does change need change management?
- Abstract.
- 3.1 Case studies of change projects in academic and public libraries
- 3.2 Change projects described by leaders
- 3.3 Asking change managers for another view on change projects
- Chapter 4: Implementation of a library RFID management system
- Abstract.
- 4.1 Implementation of a library RFID management system in an academic library
- 4.2 Implementation of a library RFID management system in public libraries
- Chapter 5: Merging libraries and implementing quality management
- Abstract.
- 5.1 Merger of three public libraries including a relocation process
- 5.2 Implementing a quality management system in an academic library
- 5.3 Merger of two academic libraries using the quality management system as a tool to support the transition
- 5.4 Merger of academic libraries and an implementation of TQM with a certification process followed by a reorganisation including downsizing
- Chapter 6: Relocation processes and reduction of space
- Abstract.
- 6.1 Relocation of a public library
- 6.2 Reduction of space in academic libraries
- Chapter 7: Changes in the management of a library
- Abstract.
- 7.1 Changes resulting from the announcement of a new director in an academic library
- 7.2 Management restructuring across the whole organisation for a less hierarchical structure in an academic library
- Chapter 8: Case studies of change projects described by change managers
- Abstract.
- 8.1 Implementation of a library RFID management system in a public library
- 8.2 Merger of an academic library with an information service provider
- 8.3 Change as day-to-day business in an academic library
- Part 3: Change management and leadership
- Chapter 9: Change - what can go wrong and how to do it right
- Abstract.
- 9.1 Leaders
- 9.2 Staff
- 9.3 Goals
- 9.4 Time
- Chapter 10: What kind of leadership does change management need?
- Abstract.
- 10.1 New aspects of leadership in reference to change management
- 10.2 New leaders as a result of change
- Chapter 11: Leaders as change managers
- Abstract.
- 11.1 Change managers/change agents
- 11.2 Transformational leadership
- 11.3 Transactional leadership
- Chapter 12: Useful tips for the management of libraries in times of change
- Abstract.
- 12.1 Opportunities during the change process
- 12.2 Communication - say it loud and clear
- 12.3 There are people working in the team(s) or department(s) affected by a deliberate large-scale change
- 12.4 Change management
- 12.5 Learning throughout the change process
- 12.6 Scheduling
- 12.7 Things that can't be changed
- Appendix
- References
- Index