Barbara Allan

This book provides a straightforward and pragmatic guide to leadership, management, and team working in contemporary library and information services. Contemporary managers and leaders in library and information services are working in a challenging context; dealing with multiple demands on their time, expertise, and resources. This book translates theories in teamwork, management, and leadership into practical guidance backed up with...

This book provides a no-nonsense guide to project management which will enable library and information professionals to lead or take part in a wide range of projects, from large-scale multi-organisation complex projects through to relatively simple local ones. Barbara Allan has fully revised and updated her classic 2004 title Project Management to incorporate considerable developments during the past decade, including:...

Straightforward and practical guidance for library and information workers in all sectors who are involved in training users, colleagues, or other groups. In order to make an impact with their customers, library staff must be well trained and up-to-date. Training is often delivered by library managers, development officers, and trainers who may have limited budgets with access to few resources....