AUTHOR: James McKinlay and Vicki Williamson
STARTED: August 22, 2013
FINISHED: October 1, 2013
PAGES:289
GENRE: Library Science
FIRST SENTENCE: In the pages that follow is a book which has been waiting to be written for some time.
SUMMARY: [From Amazon] This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices in the continually changing 21st century information environment. Authors James McKinlay and Vicki Williamson present an array of practical options for incorporating these important management practices into the library environment, with especially targeted guidance for academic and research libraries. There is a discussion of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders, as well as a number of effective tips for solving personnel issues and managing workers. The authors also include a highly useful 10-step strategic people management model, along with real life examples of successful policy implementation.
THOUGHTS: This book was a total ego project - at least that was the vibe I got. The last chapter is the only thing worth reading; it's the only part of the book which I found applicable to how to manage employees.
RATING: 4/10 [An "okay" book]
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