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Publication date: 24 August 2010

Mott Linn

The purpose of this paper is to point out that it is likely that if research is to be done about library finances, working librarians will probably have to take the lead.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to point out that it is likely that if research is to be done about library finances, working librarians will probably have to take the lead.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses why librarians should take charge of doing research about library finances.

Findings

More research needs to be done to help librarians maximize their resources.

Originality/value

The paper is a call for librarians to take action to overcome the dearth of research done about library finances.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 23 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 31 May 2011

Mott Linn

This paper seeks to point outs that, when managing strategically, a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to prudently spend money and, consequently, would…

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Purpose

This paper seeks to point outs that, when managing strategically, a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to prudently spend money and, consequently, would need to understand this methodology.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses the various types of cost‐benefit analysis and provides examples of their use.

Findings

It is helpful for library managers to have a proper knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis.

Practical implications

This provides one methodology that librarians should consider when contemplating what purchases to make.

Originality/value

This article will help librarians better manage their libraries by making them aware of cost‐benefit analysis.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 24 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 19 May 2009

Mott Linn

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to view situations from multiple perspectives, one of which is the political point‐of‐view.

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Purpose

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to view situations from multiple perspectives, one of which is the political point‐of‐view.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate how one can consider situations from the political vantage point.

Findings

It is helpful for library directors to consider situations from the political perspective.

Practical implications

This provides one point of view that should be considered when a leader contemplates what actions to take.

Originality/value

This paper will help librarians better manage their libraries by considering the political perspective when assessing situations.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 22 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 27 November 2009

Mott Linn

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to use diplomacy to collaborate with other units within the parent organization.

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Purpose

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to use diplomacy to collaborate with other units within the parent organization.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate how one can use diplomatic skills to improve the library.

Findings

It is helpful for library directors to use diplomacy when interacting with other units.

Practical implications

The paper provides one point of view that should be considered when a leader contemplates what actions to take.

Originality/value

The paper will help librarians better manage their libraries by considering how to create alliances with other units.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 22 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 31 October 2008

Mott Linn

This paper argues that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to consider how to work with the group's culture.

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Purpose

This paper argues that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to consider how to work with the group's culture.

Design/methodology/approach

Discusses and gives examples to illustrate how one can determine the nature of a group's culture.

Findings

In advancing the library's issues, it is helpful for library directors to determine whether or not the organization's culture will assist the tactics proposed to implement a new plan.

Practical implications

This provides concepts to be considered when a leader attempts to move forward a library's priorities.

Originality/value

Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to think about the library's culture when working to advance their library's interests.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 21 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 30 May 2008

Mott Linn

This paper argues that, while one needs to logically decide on an organization's strategy, it does not need to be a product of a lengthy strategic planning process.

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Purpose

This paper argues that, while one needs to logically decide on an organization's strategy, it does not need to be a product of a lengthy strategic planning process.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate why an institution does not need to go through an intricate strategic planning process.

Findings

A laborious process is not needed to plan a library's strategic direction.

Practical implications

A library can more efficiently use its money and time to satisfy its customers than by spending them on a drawn‐out strategic planning process.

Originality/value

Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to find the proper balance between having no strategy and wasting too much time and money on creating a lengthy strategic plan.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 21 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 28 November 2008

Mott Linn

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to view situations from multiple perspectives.

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Purpose

This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to view situations from multiple perspectives.

Design/methodology/approach

Discusses and gives examples to illustrate how one can consider situations from different vantage points.

Findings

It is helpful for library directors to consider situations from the multiple perspectives, such as from structural, human resource, political, and cultural points of view.

Practical implications

This provides concepts to be considered when a leader attempts to move forward a library's priorities.

Originality/value

Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to use different ways to think about how to better manage their libraries.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 21 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 1 June 2010

Mott Linn

This paper seeks to show that when managing strategically a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to prudently spend money and, consequently, would need to…

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Purpose

This paper seeks to show that when managing strategically a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to prudently spend money and, consequently, would need to understand this methodology.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses the various types of cost‐benefit analysis and discusses some of their strengths and weaknesses.

Findings

It is helpful for library managers to have a proper knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis.

Practical implications

One methodology is provided that librarians should consider when contemplating what purchases to make.

Original/value

This paper will help librarians better manage their libraries by making them aware of cost‐benefit analysis.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 23 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 30 October 2009

Mott Linn

The purpose of this paper is to argue that when managing strategically, a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to justify spending and, consequently…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to argue that when managing strategically, a library administrator might want to use cost‐benefit analysis to justify spending and, consequently, would need to understand this methodology.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate how others have needed a better knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis.

Findings

It is helpful for library managers to have a proper knowledge of cost‐benefit analysis.

Practical implications

This provides one methodology that librarians should consider when contemplating what purchases to make.

Original/value

This paper will help librarians better manage their libraries by making them aware of cost‐benefit analysis.

Details

The Bottom Line, vol. 22 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 22 August 2008

Mott Linn

This paper aims to argue that when managing strategically it is important to consider how to get one's priorities onto the institution's agenda.

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Purpose

This paper aims to argue that when managing strategically it is important to consider how to get one's priorities onto the institution's agenda.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate why and how one would get an issue onto an institution's agenda.

Findings

The paper suggests that, in advancing the library's issues, it is helpful to determine methods of getting on the governing body's agenda.

Practical implications

This paper provides concepts to be considered when a manager attempts to move a library's priorities forward.

Original/value

Hopefully, this paper will motivate librarians to think strategically when working to advance their library's interests.

Details

The Bottom Line, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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