...Trang Thi Huynh Purpose This paper aims to conduct an exploratory research of recruitment source and professional staff retention for succession planning, as well as suggests some experiences of keeping qualified staff in Vietnamese libraries. It stems from the context of academic and public...

... of diversity: outreach and promotion; recruitment and retention; and interpersonal and intercultural dialog that will not only sustain diversity but also transform diverse environments into healthy and vibrant places with transparent communication channels. Originality/value – This paper departs from...

... Interviewing tips Interviews Libraries Recruitment Once the applicant is selected for an interview the real work begins. Robert Newlen (2006) was shocked to find out that some candidates often spend much time crafting a resume, but do not put any effort into preparing for an interview. Candidates...

... to the recruitment and retention of new and existing liaison librarians. Design/methodology/approach Workforce planning methodologies were used to identify the gaps in the Library's projected staffing needs and current situation. Two of the major changes implemented to address these gaps were the restructuring...

... professionalism, leadership development and better customer service (Lancaster, 2003 , p. 36; Young, 2007 , pp. 143, 147). Before retention is recruitment, and it is at this level that employers can be proactive by designing job advertisements that will appeal to Millennials. Ambition, desire for regular...

...Lisa Gieskes Purpose This paper aims to explore the viability of social networking software as a new tool for librarian recruitment and retention. Design/methodology/approach Emerging technologies such as social networking software enable new and unique opportunities for the recruitment...

... Library workers are very satisfied in their jobs no matter if it is a current study or one from previous years. Originality/value Job satisfaction should be a key factor in recruitment of the next generation of library workers. Elisa F. Topper can be contacted at: etopper@nsls.info © Emerald...

... combined with the second, the historical conceptualization of leadership over time, which overlooks or obscures the contributions of minority populations. The third stream identifies factors impacting the recruitment of minority groups, taken together, are currently emerging as the majority in the USA...

... is found. Some of these factors appear to be connected with the level of activity in the library. The context of the paper is the problems of recruiting the right kind of staff. Included in the context is the need to create attractive workplaces. One aspect is the preferences the younger generation have...