Managing the Multigenerational Librarian Workforce examines how libraries are undergoing a massive shift in their workforce. As baby boomers retire, an influx of Gen Y and millennials has taken their place. This book presents the differences that generational groups bring to the workforce, along with a working mindset that has been shaped, at least in part, by when they were educated and spent their formative early-career years. For the librarian manager, it is important to understand the needs and perspectives of various generations and the career stages they are in if they are to effectively manage the library.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Librarians in the Workplace - p. 7 3. Chapter 3. Early Career Librarians - p. 21 4. Chapter 4. Functional Specialist Librarians - p. 37 5. Chapter 5. Mid-Career Librarians - p. 49 6. Chapter 6. Late-Career Librarians - p. 63 7. Chapter 7. Managing Conflict - p. 77 8. Chapter 8. Library Assistants Transitioning to Librarian Roles - p. 89 9. Chapter 9. Mature Manager/Young Manager - p. 101 10. Chapter 10. Conclusion: Looking Forward - p. 113 11. Index - p. 115
Managing the Multigenerational Librarian Workforce examines how libraries are undergoing a massive shift in their workforce. As baby boomers retire, an influx of Gen Y and millennials has taken their place. This book presents the differences that generational groups bring to the workforce, along with a working mindset that has been shaped, at least in part, by when they were educated and spent their formative early-career years. For the librarian manager, it is important to understand the needs and perspectives of various generations and the career stages they are in if they are to effectively manage the library.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Librarians in the Workplace - p. 7 3. Chapter 3. Early Career Librarians - p. 21 4. Chapter 4. Functional Specialist Librarians - p. 37 5. Chapter 5. Mid-Career Librarians - p. 49 6. Chapter 6. Late-Career Librarians - p. 63 7. Chapter 7. Managing Conflict - p. 77 8. Chapter 8. Library Assistants Transitioning to Librarian Roles - p. 89 9. Chapter 9. Mature Manager/Young Manager - p. 101 10. Chapter 10. Conclusion: Looking Forward - p. 113 11. Index - p. 115
