The Machiavellian Librarian

Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, and influencing Stakeholders
Herausgegeben:Aho, Melissa K.; Bennett, Erika

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Do librarians 'rock the boat'? Do they challenge those around them to win influence and advantage? Why is it that librarians are little found on the 'influence' grid of personality assessment tests? The Machiavellian Librarian offers real life examples of librarians who use their knowledge and skill to project influence, and turn the tide in their, and their library's, favor. Authors offer first hand and clear examples to help librarians learn to use their influence effectively, for the betterment of their library and their career. Opening chapters cover visualizing data, as well as networking and strategic alignment. Following chapters discuss influence without authority-making fierce allies, communicating results in accessible language and user-centered planning. Closing chapters address using accreditation and regulation reporting to better position the library, as well as political positioning and outcome assessment.

Produktdetails

• Chandos Information Professional Series
• Verlag: Chandos Publishing / Elsevier Science & Technology
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2013-0-16978-4
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 155mm x 234mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9781843347552
• Artikelnr.: 39384613

Inhaltsangabe

• Dedication
• List of figures and tables
  • Figures
  • Tables
• About the contributors
  • Editors
  • Contributing authors
• 1. Introduction
  • References
• Part 1: Character and Behavior for Princes
  • 2. One Machiavellian librarian's path toward leadership
    • Abstract:
    • What is a Machiavellian librarian?
    • That which looks bad may actually be good
    • Let Switzerland be your role model
    • For tonight, Niccolò, we take over the world
    • Be very careful about the F word (friend)
    • The role of a Machiavellian librarian in times of a hostile takeover
    • A final definition of a Machiavellian librarian?
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 3. Weasels and honey badgers: networking for librarians
    • Abstract:
    • Stereotypes
    • The warm connection
    • Creating your networking plan
    • Executing your networking plan
    • Dealing with rejection
    • Evaluate the success of your networking plan
    • New roles provide new networking opportunities
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 4. Influence without authority: making fierce allies
    • Abstract:
    • Rub the right elbows
    • Needs assessment
    • Starting the conversation-embrace the stereotypes
    • Networking-killing them with kindness
    • Offer your services-how to sell yourself without selling yourself
    • Communicating benefits
    • Communicating your value-we're priceless!
    • Creating and becoming library champions-we're number 1!
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 5. Prince or plebe?: success at all levels of the library hierarchy
    • Abstract:
    • Introduction
    • The prince: success as a supervisor
    • The politician: success as an employee
    • The civil servant: success as a subordinate
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 6. Princely planning in a political environment
    • Abstract:
    • Planning the plan
    • Advancing the plan
    • Achieving the plan
    • Communicating the plan
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 7. Be an ironman at work: work with your strengths
    • Abstract:
    • What is StrengthsFinderT?
    • Building relationships
    • Influencing others
    • Recommendations
    • References
• Part 2: New Principalities
  • 8. Mixed monarchies: expanding the library's sphere of influence to help student-athletes
    • Abstract:
    • Understanding your new subjects
    • Living in your new realm
    • Tips for colonization
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 9. "To mold a new reality: strategies for leading change (and getting away with it)
    • Abstract:
    • Leaving my homeland/Playing a lone hand
    • And a look in the eyes of the hungry/Awakened him to what he could do
    • A memo to a higher office/Open letter to the powers that be
    • I feel the sense of possibilities/I feel the wrench of hard realities
    • Courageous convictions/Will drag the dream into existence
    • Sadder still to watch it die/Than never to have known it
    • The fact is, this friction/Will only be worn by persistence
    • In your head is the answer/Let it guide you along
    • Courageous convictions/Will drag the dream into existence
    • A quantum leap forward in time and in space
    • Hold the flame 'til the dream ignites/A spirit with a vision is a dream with a mission
    • You be the captain/I'll draw the chart
    • Let your heart be the anchor/And the beat of your own song
    • Recommendations
    • References
  • 10. Infiltrating the curriculum
    • Abstract:
    • The journey begins

Rezensionen

"... Recommended for those looking for unique ideas on how to expand programming or services as well as for those dealing with difficult political climates at their institution." --Collaborative Librarianship

"This book offers real-life examples of librarians who use their knowledge and skill to project influence, and turn the tide in their, and their library's, favor. The opening chapters cover visualizing data, as well as networking and strategic alignment. Subsequent chapters discuss influence without authority, making fierce allies, communicating results in accessible language and user-centered planning." --LISTrends.com, July 11, 2014

"This is a valuable collection that fills a need for practical advice and examples about how to exert influence in a positive way...also recommended as a sourcebook for case studies and discussion starters for professional and student groups." --Australian Library Journal, Vol 63, No 4