Succession Planning in the LibrarySuccession Planning in the Library

Drawing on her expertise as a leading consultant on human resource issues in the library, Paula Singer addresses the often fraught issue of planning for change: not just at the top but at all levels of an organization. With Singer's help, administrators can

• Evaluate the readiness of their current administrative structure
• Identify the critical management and technical positions
• Project and plan for future vacancies
• Identify the key competencies for critical positions

Readers will discover techniques for spotting potential leaders and encouraging professional growth of current staff.

Drawing on her expertise as a leading consultant on human resource issues in the library, Paula Singer addresses the often fraught issue of planning for change: not just at the top but at all levels of an organization
Offers advice to administrators of libraries of all sizes to dealing with succession planning and other aspects of change, detailing how to spot potential leaders, encourage professional growth, motivate employees, and develop high-quality performers.
Singer, who provides consulting services in talent and leadership development, succession planning, and other human resources development areas, along with Gail Griffith, who has been a public library administrator and consultant, offers advice to administrators of libraries of all sizes to dealing with succession planning and other aspects of change. They detail how to spot potential leaders, assess and encourage the professional growth of staff, retain and motivate employees, and develop high-quality performers at all levels. They address succession planning for all positions below that of director, as well as the succession of the library director for new and potential library directors and boards of trustees or commissions. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)