Supervising Staff: A How-to-Do-It Manual for Librarians (How-to-do-it Manuals)

Are you a newly-promoted librarian or paraprofessional intimidated by the supervising process? Here is a comprehensive overview that covers the responsibilities and requirements of supervision, as well as some of the basic and the best tools for managing effectively. This how-to answers your new questions about: Creating work teams; Providing ongoing staff training; Managing projects; Personnel and staffing issues, and Mentoring. This is an essential tool illustrated with real-world examples and valuable checklists, forms, and other resources. Trotta also offers valuable guidance and suggestions for supervising volunteers.