ALA Editions Build a Great Team: One Year to Success (ALA Guides for the Busy Librarian)

Product Description <p>With library staffing levels and services cut to the bone, creating a team that communicates well and functions smoothly is more important than ever. Building on the model of her bestselling book <em>Be A Great Boss</em>, Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-guided tool to the dynamic role of team-building. Organised in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this workbook will show you how to </p> <p><ul> <li>Manage staff across different age groups and skill sets</li> <li>Improve communication between team members</li> <li>Mentor other staff members</li> <li>Keep your team organised in a culture of change</li> </ul></p> <p>Suitable for all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to library directors, this book lays out a clear path to learning the essentials of building and maintaining a first-rate team. </p> About the Author <p>Catherine Hakala-Ausperk is Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System. A frequent speaker at national and state conferences, staff days, and workshops, she has a passion for supporting, coaching, and developing successful library staff, including bosses. A 25-year public library veteran, she is also an adjunct faculty member of Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science and has been a guest editor and author for ALA/APA’s <em>Library Worklife</em>. Hakala-Ausperk is a Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA). </p>