Coaching in the Library

Coaching in the Library A Management Strategy for Achieving Excellence

2nd Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members through a coaching style of management. Real-world examples and coaching scenarios specific to library work will help you

  • Be both a coach and a player by learning the terminology and techniques
  • Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels
  • Guide individuals toward a unified goal
  • Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving
  • Spotlight the big-win opportunities

Complete with new forms, reader-friendly tables, and annotated references, this revised edition is for any library that wants to maximize the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance.

Book information

ISBN: 9780838910375
Publisher: American Library Association
Imprint: ALA Editions
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 023.9
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 103
Weight: 290g
Height: 279mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 7mm