Educational Administration - General & Miscellaneous, Library Administration

Library and Information Center Management: Sixth Edition

Name: Library and Information Center Management: Sixth Edition
Author: Robert D. Stueart
ISBN: 9781563089909

by Robert D. Stueart, Barbara B. Moran

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Overview

Significantly updated and expanded, the 6th edition of this classic text reflects the many changes that have recently taken place in libraries and library management. Students will acquire important knowledge about the complex and interrelated functions common to all organizations: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. The book introduces new thoughts and techniques alongside those that have stood the test of time and trial. Contemporary examples are given to illustrate discussions on such themes as strategic planning and total quality management.

Synopsis

Presents the many changes that have recently taken place in libraries and library management.

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A basic text presenting the principles within a conceptual framework. Examines dynamics within the organization such as missions, goals, policies and programs, and people and also external forces such as users and funding authorities. Covers the whole range of management functions from planning and organizing to staffing, directing, and controlling. Revised from the 1993 edition (first in 1977) with expanded material on the change process, strategic planning and management, and managing conflict in a technology-intense environment. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author, Robert D. Stueart

ROBERT D. STUEART is International Consultant on Strategic Planning for Information Services and for Educational Program Development in Information Management. He is Dean and Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts. He has received ALA's Melvil Dewey Medal, the OCLC-Humphrey's Award for International Librarianship, and the Beta Phi Mu Award.

BARBARA B. MORAN is Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.