... show that planned resilience, adaptive resilience, government communication (i.e. Roadmap to Recovery announcement) and revenue status are positively linked to well-being. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional nature of this study is not able to provide evidence of a temporal...

...Maria Palazzo; Pantea Foroudi; Alfonso Siano; Philip J. Kitchen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between community of place and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lombard industrial districts in Italy. Design/methodology/approach A brief literature review...

... opinion and experience. Reflecting on this recent incident, I turned to a book that I keep by my desk by Geisler (2012) entitled, Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know. The author includes a chapter about communication that she titled, “You and Your Big Mouth”. In it, she provides five tips...

... to and unexpected consequences of weeding from the fiscal perspective of community stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides insight gathered from a recent emergency library board meeting on weeding, and expands the debate to provide recommendations for future course of action...

... of library team management has remained. Terry Cottrell can be contacted at: tcottrell@stfrancis.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Teams Groups Conflict Communication External environment Management Libraries The epic Gilgamesh, one of the world's first...

...Gary Fitsimmons Purpose This purpose of this paper is to expound on what makes for solid contacts with applicants. Design/methodology/approach The paper discusses modes of communication, giving advantages and disadvantages for each, and then focuses on what can and should be accomplished...

...Terry Cottrell Purpose The purpose of this paper is to expose the multiplicity of landscapes involved with making and communicating strategic financial decisions for libraries. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a general review. Findings Library leaders must always focus...

... working environment. Michael A. Crumpton can be contacted at: macrumpt@uncg.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Libraries Employees Customers Communication Change management Tough economic times have turned everyone into watchdogs of financial responsibility, whether...

... inspire others to consider such a giving opportunity. Businesses and other prospective community supporters also appreciate being invited to recognition events. Service awards for volunteers and staff create the chance to congratulate individuals for distinguished achievement, innovation, or length...

...Emily Silverman Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide suggestions for communicating library needs and opportunities to prospective donors. Design/methodology/approach The paper discusses and gives examples of outreach communications that can inspire support. Findings The paper...

...Robert H. Kieserman Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of the benefits of succession planning and open communication between administration and staff when an employee leaves their employment at the library. Design/methodology/approach This paper used the personal...

... such feelings, that is not the first line of reasons for why they use their library. Originality/value Shows how library communications needs to be framed in the practical as well as the ethereal, the practical along with the ideal. This assertion does not step back from the necessity of doing more...

... releases, and of course help with the more mundane event planning details. Adriana Ercolano can be contacted at: aercolano@gmu.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Academic libraries Design and development Employee involvement Employee development Communication Organizational...