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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
Abstract
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 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.
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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.