Today's library and information service managers need to be multi-skilled practitioners, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of multiple professional disciplines while working in operational and strategic managerial and leadership capacities. Managers need support in order to effectively work in such a diversity of professional environments and roles and this book draws on an international field and all types of library sector to support library managers in their management and leadership vocations.

Practical Tips for Successful Library Management takes management theory and practice and places it within a library and information context so that readers can see how the practical tips provided can be applied in their own roles. You will find flexible tips and implementation advice on topics including:

• Leadership and self-awareness;
• Organisational skills, time management and prioritising;
• Managing online and customer services;
• Hiring, developing and retaining staff;
• Team building and motivating staff;
• Wellbeing for staff and managing conflict;
• Strategic planning and budget management;
• Manging print and digital resources;
• Developing a collections development strategy;
• Managing acquisitions processes.

Part of the popular Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, this essential book offers innovative tips and tried-and-tested best practice to enable library and information managers to be excellent and effective managers.