Coaching in the Library: A Management Strategy for Achieving Excellence

Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines
a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the
best results from staff members through a coaching
style of management. Real-world examples and coaching
scenarios specific to library work will help you

• Be both a coach and a player by learning the
  terminology and techniques
• Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of
  staff at all levels
• Guide individuals toward a unified goal
• Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Spotlight the big-win opportunities

Complete with new forms, reader-friendly tables, and
annotated references, this revised edition is for any
library that wants to maximize the potential of all
staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak
performance.