The Accidental Library Manager

The Accidental Library Manager by Gordon, Rachel Singer. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781573872102.

Formerly head of computer services in a public library in Illinois, Gordon is founder and webmaster of a library career website, and has written and presented widely on career development issues for librarians. For new managers, aspiring managers, and those who have become library managers "by accident," without a planned step-by-step progression up the career ladder, she offers a practical text that focuses on using ones existing library skills, background, and training to become a more effective library manager, and tips on what to avoid. The text incorporates quotes from some 600 respondents to two online surveys of library managers and staff, conducted in 2003 and 2004. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)