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Kelly Blessinger, Paul Hrycaj

Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries

Name: Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries
Author: Kelly Blessinger

The Early 21st Century

Paperback Engels 2013 9781843347026

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Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners’ viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The book is structured into 14 chapters, covering various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries, including: overview of workplace culture, assessment, recruitment, acclimation for new librarians, workforce diversity, physical environment, staff morale, interaction between departments, tenure track/academic culture, mentoring/coaching, generational differences, motivation/incentives, complaints/conflict management, and organizational transparency.

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ISBN13:9781843347026

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Elsevier Science

Serie:Chandos Information Professional Series

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List of figures and tables About the editors About the contributors Introduction Part 1: Overview of workplace culture Chapter 1: Organizational culture and leadership: exploring perceptions and relationships Abstract: Introduction Organizational culture defined Unit subcultures Perceptions Values Leadership Everyone leads Culture-shaping Conclusion Chapter 2: Building on our strengths: working towards a preferred workplace culture Abstract: Introduction Literature review Case studies Results Current cultures Preferred cultures Discussion Conclusion Chapter 3: Organizational culture and administrative change: a case study at a metropolitan academic library Abstract: Introduction Literature review: prior case studies Background and methodology Positive cultural aspects Challenges Change in the library’s administration Conclusion Appendix A Culture interview Appendix B Culture survey and responses Part 2: Assessment Chapter 4: Organizational climate assessment and improvement planning Abstract: Introduction Literature review Strategic planning retreats Assessment strategy Climate assessment instrument Climate assessment retreats Outcomes Lessons learned Conclusion and looking forward Appendix A Values statement Appendix B Cook Library Strategic Plan 2010–2016 (Excerpt) Appendix C Cook Work Life Survey Appendix D Plan to improve and enhance organizational climate Part 3: Acclimation for new librarians Chapter 5: Helping new librarians find success and satisfaction in the academic library Abstract: Introduction Literature review Best practices for supporting and leveraging new librarians Conclusion Part 4: Workforce diversity Chapter 6: Beyond diversity: moving towards inclusive work environments Abstract: Introduction Literature review Inclusive work environments Cultural competencies Climate surveys Developing inclusive work environments An international perspective Library leadership Conclusion Chapter 7: Cultural competencies in authentic leadership Abstract: Introduction Background on the organizational culture of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries Leadership literature Implementing authentic leadership and cultural competencies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries Infrastructure Diversity committee and mission Workplace climate Recruitment and retention Conclusion Chapter 8: Diversity and sensitivity in the workplace: understanding Asian Pacific American staff Abstract: Introduction Asian Pacific Americans: definition APA population’s profile APA librarians data: diversity counts Literature review APA diverse identities APA library staff: other relevant issues Best practices and future research Conclusion Part 5: Physical environment Chapter 9: Challenges of redesigning staff work space Abstract: Introduction Literature review Space assessments Planning for space changes Conclusion Appendix Workspace needs assessment and renovation checklist Chapter 10: All integration is local: merging cultures in an academic library Abstract: Introduction Literature review Case study Conclusion Chapter 11: Promoting and enabling civility in the academic library Abstract: Introduction The broader issues of civility and incivility A commitment to diversity and to civility Implementing action Creating a statement Ongoing efforts Launching a civility initiative in your library Conclusion Appendix University Libraries Civility Statement Part 6: Staff morale/Interpersonal Chapter 12: Building staff morale and creating a positive workplace Abstract: Introduction Literature review Background Library divisions Bridging the great divide Conclusion Part 7: Interaction between departments Chapter 13: Interdepartmental communication in academic libraries Abstract: Introduction Underlying barriers to interdepartmental communication Success at Western Washington University Libraries Conclusion Chapter 14: Interaction between departments: strategies for improving interdepartmental collaboration through communication Abstract: Introduction Literature review Multi-stream communication Creating the right organizational culture and environment How to speak the same language Creating the right environment Conclusion Part 8: Tenure track/Academic culture Chapter 15: No middle ground? Perceptions and realities of the distinctions between tenured librarians and their professional colleagues Abstract: Introduction Literature review Background The survey Results and consideration Suggestions and strategies Conclusion Appendix Survey Part 9: Mentoring/Coaching Chapter 16: Mentoring in academic libraries Abstract: Introduction A review of the literature Best practices Conclusion Chapter 17: How transformational leadership translates into recognized excellence in academic libraries Abstract: Introduction Literature review Beginnings of change, sparked at the top Continuing change: transformational ideas begin to come from functional teams Continuing change: transforming ZSR’s role in the university Higher levels of personal action Conclusion and future directions Part 10: Generational differences Chapter 18: Generations at work: what we can learn from each other Abstract: Introduction Background Literature review Method Findings and discussion Conclusion Part 11: Motivation/Incentives Chapter 19: Staff motivation at a university library: use of intrinsic motivation at Western Carolina University Abstract: Introduction Literature review Case study Conclusion Part 12: Conflict management Chapter 20: Managing conflict and incivility in academic libraries Abstract: Introduction Different types of conflict Specific cases of conflict in academic libraries Barriers and solutions Conclusion Part 13: Transparent organization Chapter 21: The transparent organization: keeping staff in the loop Abstract: Introduction Literature review Case study: North Carolina State University Libraries Conclusion References Index

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