Selecting your team: how to find the right people

Emphasizes that the success of the library/information service is largely dependent on the ability of the manager to select the right people to make up the team. Stresses that recruitment and selection of staff is a professional skill, essential to the portfolio of management skills required by the library/information specialist at senior level. Recommends practical training in interviewing and selection. Suggests that when a vacancy occurs allow time to think before taking action and consider all the options available. A job description is essential and forms the basis of the recruitment process. The person specification is based on the job description and outlines the qualifications, professional expertise, and other attributes required by the person to do the job. Concludes with a summary of key points.