{"product_id":"workplace-culture-in-academic-libraries-the-early-21st-century-paperback-9781843347026","title":"Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries; The Early 21st Century (Paperback \/ softback) 9781843347026","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWorkplace Culture in Academic Libraries\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Early 21st Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKelly Blessinger (Edited by), Paul Hrycaj (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781843347026, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 February 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e388 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm, 0.66 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"All aspects of workplace culture in libraries are addressed in this timely and readable volume that covers a range of relevant topics...useful for all university library staff, especially those in supervisory roles, and I recommend it for purchase by academic libraries to assist staff in improving the library workplace for all employees.\" --\u003cb\u003eAustralian Library Journal,September 2 2014\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book makes us aware of what we usually ignore or gloss over in our everyday working environment, to question where it might be hindering staff and the service they offer.\" --\u003cb\u003eManaging Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWorkplace 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of figures and tables\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the editors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the contributors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Overview of workplace culture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Organizational culture and leadership: exploring perceptions and relationships\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational culture defined\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit subcultures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerceptions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone leads\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture-shaping\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Building on our strengths: working towards a preferred workplace culture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResults\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent cultures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreferred cultures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Organizational culture and administrative change: a case study at a metropolitan academic library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review: prior case studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground and methodology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive cultural aspects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange in the library’s administration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Culture interview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Culture survey and responses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Organizational climate assessment and improvement planning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic planning retreats\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment strategy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate assessment instrument\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate assessment retreats\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutcomes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons learned\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion and looking forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Values statement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Cook Library Strategic Plan 2010–2016 (Excerpt)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Cook Work Life Survey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Plan to improve and enhance organizational climate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Acclimation for new librarians\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Helping new librarians find success and satisfaction in the academic library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest practices for supporting and leveraging new librarians\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Workforce diversity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Beyond diversity: moving towards inclusive work environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInclusive work environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural competencies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate surveys\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping inclusive work environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn international perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLibrary leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Cultural competencies in authentic leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground on the organizational culture of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership literature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing authentic leadership and cultural competencies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity committee and mission\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace climate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruitment and retention\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Diversity and sensitivity in the workplace: understanding Asian Pacific American staff\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsian Pacific Americans: definition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPA population’s profile\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPA librarians data: diversity counts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPA diverse identities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPA library staff: other relevant issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest practices and future research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 5: Physical environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Challenges of redesigning staff work space\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpace assessments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for space changes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Workspace needs assessment and renovation checklist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: All integration is local: merging cultures in an academic library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase study\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Promoting and enabling civility in the academic library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe broader issues of civility and incivility\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA commitment to diversity and to civility\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a statement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOngoing efforts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunching a civility initiative in your library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix University Libraries Civility Statement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 6: Staff morale\/Interpersonal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Building staff morale and creating a positive workplace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLibrary divisions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the great divide\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 7: Interaction between departments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Interdepartmental communication in academic libraries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying barriers to interdepartmental communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccess at Western Washington University Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Interaction between departments: strategies for improving interdepartmental collaboration through communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-stream communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the right organizational culture and environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to speak the same language\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the right environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 8: Tenure track\/Academic culture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: No middle ground? 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