The Myth and Magic of Library Systems not only defines what library systems are, but also provides guidance on how to run a library systems department. It is aimed at librarians or library administrations tasked with managing, or using, a library systems department. This book focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems, including examples that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments. Provides guidance on how to run a library systems departmentFocuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systemsIncludes sample scenarios that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments INDICE: Chapter 1: Project Management OverviewChapter 2: Selection and Prioritization Chapter 3: Leading and Managing TeamsChapter 4: Planning and SchedulingChapter 5: Budgeting and PerformanceChapter 6: Communication and DocumentationChapter 7: Completion and ReviewConclusionGlossaryFurther ReadingIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-08-100076-2
- Editorial: Chandos Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 316
- Fecha Publicación: 15/09/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés