.... Unfortunately, what is particularly frustrating about interviewing and hiring today is that the political costs are so high for library managers that they are often too afraid to hire on their own, even though they know that hiring for certain positions using a solo interviewing process will work very well...

... prices Electronic databases Spending priorities Libraries Library management Resource allocation For a year or two I kept a list of book and DVD “titles wanted” on the library's web site, but it never seemed to generate much interest. Beyond collection‐related wishes, it's also important...

... systems Technology Staffing Information services Library management In an effort to bring some calm to our increasingly turbulent sea of electronic information resources, my colleagues and I convinced our library director to set aside a relatively large sum of money for the purchase of an ERMS...

... of the policies and procedures into a useful comprehensive manual. Gary Fitsimmons can be contacted at: gfitsimmon5590@bryan.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Procedures Manual Handbook Efficiency Libraries Benchmarking Library management A common problem in libraries...

... be anticipated will help faculty and staff be more patient with their colleagues in the library. Kirstin Steele can be contacted at: Kirstin.steele@citadel.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Problem solving Staff shortages Libraries Acquisition issues Delegation Library management...

... of three unique types of phantom cuts, library managers can keep their budgets secure and even win additional monies moving forward. Findings Budgets can be cut through sound library fiscal management, large‐scale restructuring, or swift reaction to unexpected losses in revenue. Keeping the philosophy...

...Colleen S. Harris Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the myriad non‐financial ways in which library managers can motivate employees and address performance issues, reducing attrition and increasing productivity and satisfaction without increasing salaries. Design/methodology...

... types of cost‐benefit analysis and provides examples of their use. Findings It is helpful for library managers to have a proper knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis. Practical implications This provides one methodology that librarians should consider when contemplating what purchases to make...

.... Be creative. Just because no one has found a way to overcome the politics at your institution to get something done, does not mean that it is impossible. It just means it will take some ingenuity. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Library management Problem solving Continuous improvement...

... of cost‐benefit analysis and discusses some of their strengths and weaknesses. Findings It is helpful for library managers to have a proper knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis. Practical implications One methodology is provided that librarians should consider when contemplating what purchases...

... be contacted at: kirstin.steele@citadel.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Budgets Libraries Library management Library systems Despite any caution I display at work, at home I like to think I am still in the early majority of technology users. I have an iPhone 3GS, which has...

.... Gary Fitsimmons can be contacted at: gary.fitsimmons@bryan.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Library management Skills Resource management The effective management of people requires the ability to evaluate their skill sets relative to the functions that need...

.... This is particularly true when interacting with those people, typically outside the unit, who control the resources, not limited to money, which the library needs. To try to improve their chances of getting more resources, a library manager needs to use sophisticated social skills, such as “a leadership skill...

... handle the necessary transitions when an employee leaves their employment. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Succession planning Exit interviews Human resource management Communication Library management The end of a calendar year and the beginning of a new one often brings new...

... from planning through implementation and to know when and how to sustain a cycle of assessment and reimplementation. Originality/value The value of this paper is in its suggestions for smoothing the way through plan implementation when things go awry. Library management Leadership Time‐based...

... Library management Librarians Management strategy Six blind men went to an elephant and touched it. “The elephant is a pillar,” said the first man, who touched its leg. “It is like a rope,” said the second man, who touched the tail. “It is like a thick branch of a tree,” said the third man, who...

... priorities. Originality/value Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to think about the library's culture when working to advance their library's interests. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Organizational culture Libraries Library management [The Nucor steel company...

... Human resource management Library management As the calendar year comes to end, many libraries are beginning to plan their annual holiday party. Library organizations give many reasons for hosting these gatherings. The most common reason is to foster better relations with the staff and to provide...

... of comparisons between commercial and open source software programs. Originality/value The paper offers suggestions as to how libraries can save or reallocate money. Kirstin Steele can be contacted at: kirstin.steele@citadel.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Libraries Library...

... consideration. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Books Librarians Library management Academic libraries The title of this essay will cause many librarians, particularly of the academic variety, to turn the page and move on to another subject. But hold on, give me a moment to offer...