Library management problems today : case studies

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"This book uses case studies gleaned from today's library world to help students take analytical approaches to library problems. Case studies are often used in business, law, and medical schools. This text will enable library management instructors to help their students apply what they've learned to real world situations"-- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9781538135938

Description:

247 pages ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Part I. Scenarios based on the management function of Planning
Alice in SWOTerland: A Planning scenario using Problem Solving
Hide the plan: A Planning scenario using Supposition
I hear music: A Planning scenario using Supposition
Part II. Scenarios based on the management function of Organizing
Challenge of book selection: An Organizing scenario using Skills
My time is valuable too: An Organizing scenario using Problem Solving
Thirty-eight percent reduction: An Organizing scenario using Supposition
Part III. Scenarios based on the management function of Leading
The mean girl: A Leading scenario using Problem Solving
Challenging the challenged: A Leading scenario using Difficult Professional Topics
Budget woes: A Leading scenario using Problem Solving
The new guy: A Leading scenario using Supposition
Part IV. Scenarios based on the management function of Controlling
The cops: A Controlling scenario using Skills
Story time can be a drag: A Controlling scenario using Difficult Professional Topics
Sticky Situation: A Controlling scenario using Problem Solving
Transitioning to a new job: A Controlling scenario using Difficult Professional Topics
Part V. Scenarios based on the management function of Staffing
Experience or skills: A Staffing scenario using Problem Solving
Jack of all trades: A Staffing scenario using Problem Solving
Weeding out the bad news: A Staffing scenario Skills
Part VI. Scenarios based on the management function of Communicating
A failure to communicate: A Communicating scenario using Difficult Professional Topics
Professor privileges: A Communicating scenario using Difficult Professional Topics
She seems creepy: A Communicating scenario using Difficult Professional Topics

LCCN:

2020037173

Control Number:

3162855

Other Authors:

Disher, Wayne, editor

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