TITLE: Fundamentals of Library SupervisionAUTHOR: Joan Giesecke and Beth McNeil
STARTED: Sometime in early August
FINISHED: August 27, 2008
PAGES: 166
GENRE: Library Science
FIRST SENTENCE: Management used to be simple.
SUMMARY: [From barnesandnoble.com] Noting that there are often four generations working in one facility and that each is motivated by different factors requiring different supervisory methods, this is one of the few books in library literature that addresses how to reward employees by considering generational differences. Authored by two experienced managers (Giesecke is dean of libraries and McNeil is associate dean of libraries, both at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln), this excellent guide will teach supervisors how to motivate staff, encourage a positive work ethic, and build teams. The advice on interviewing, hiring, training, and working with new employees is highly relevant. The authors also thoroughly address understanding group dynamics, maintaining awareness of diversity issues, and managing performance to attain workplace goals. New managers needing an outline of the fundamental principles of supervision as well as old hands who can benefit from a refresher course will find all the practical advice they need to accomplish their jobs. Highly recommended for all supervisors in any library.
THOUGHTS: I picked up this book because it crossed my desk at work. I figured that, as a relatively new library supervisor, it would be a useful book to read. Eh. It was okay. I did not learn anything new. At least this book helped me confirm that I am on the right track.
RATING: 5/10 [Meh.]
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