Library Management: Managing from the Middle

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Course Description

Middle managers are the liaisons between their employees and library administrators. Managers can feel caught in the middle as they listen to and serve both sides. Successfully working with the administration while fostering a rapport with direct reports is a crucial driver of success. Managers will gain a foundation to successfully manage from the middle by formulating strategies to build relationships, establish workplace balance, gain senior management’s confidence, and avoid common mistakes.

Learning objectives for this session include
  • Formulating strategies to build relationships and establish workplace balance
  • Determining tactics to gain senior management’s confidence
  • Analyzing common mistakes made by the new library manager
Session Information
Session Duration: 
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours: 
2