The Next Library Leadership: Attributes of Academic and Public Library Directors

by Arthur P. Young, Ronald R. Powell, Peter Hernon

Book Overview

This much needed work addresses a topic of increasing importance and urgency: the shortage of individuals attracted to professional careers in librarianship, and the subsequent consequences for leadership positions, particularly library directorship. Through extensive interviews and a thorough review of the existing literature, the authors-all highly respected for their exceptional leadership and contributions to library science-assess what constitutes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563089920
• ISBN13: 9781563089923
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book on library leadership!

Hernon, Powell, and Young have made a significant contribution to the literature on library leadership. Unfortunately, too few books and journal articles have been published on this important topic. With the field of librarianship facing a time not far away when several of its current leaders will be retiring, this wonderful book depicts the attributes of future library leaders. The book is organized in nine "attention holding" chapters. It is not just based on perceptions about effective leaders, but this volume reflects both quantitative and qualitative research on library leadership. Practicing academic and public librarians provided pithy comments on what is required to be a library leader. This book is a "must buy" for anyone interested in library leadership.