| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 421 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Managing in an uncertain world -- Strategic influences -- Strategic planning : positioning for a sustainable future -- Attracting and retaining talented people in challenging times -- Ensuring value for money and enabling a cost-sustainable future -- Knowledge and information management : a key to survival -- Strategic technology and asset management : a smarter approach -- Leadership -- Utilizing a values driven culture for sustainability -- Innovation and creativity -- Engaging change in positioning for the future -- Group dynamics and team building -- Effective negotiation and conflict management -- Managing the political arena -- Policy making -- Personal communication and networking -- Managing yourself and others in challenging times -- Corporate governance -- Accountability and influence -- Encouraging transparency -- Managing for sustainability -- Managing risk -- Sustaining trust and continued operations -- Evaluating benefits and performance -- Competitive strategies -- Corporate image and communications -- Ensuring service quality -- Bringing it all together. |
| Summary |
This third edition of Jo Bryson's highly regarded Managing Information Services has been thoroughly revised with an emphasis on managing for a sustainable future. Libraries and information services face uncertain times and this new edition tackles the challenges of planning and managing change, future-proofing for tomorrow, and leading the transformation to a sustainable future. The text also addresses the integration of information services including librarianship, records management and ICT. Essential reading for information students, this text also serves as a comprehensive and detailed ref. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Information resources management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Information resources management. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Corporate libraries -- Administration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Corporate libraries -- Administration. |
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Corporate libraries. |
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Information services -- Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Information services -- Management. |
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Information services. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bryson, Jo. Managing Information Services : A Sustainable Approach. Farnham : Ashgate Publishing Ltd, ©2011 9781409406969 |
| ISBN |
9781409406952 (electronic book) |
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1409406954 (electronic book) |
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9781409406945 |
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1409406946 |
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9781409406969 |
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1409406962 |
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