"This book provides a straightforward and pragmatic guide to leadership, management and teamwork 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 examples and case studies from current library and information workers globally. There is a focus on attitudes, values and practices that make for good leadership and management"--Publisher's website.

Series statement from publisher's website.

Leadership, management and teamwork today -- Getting started -- Strategic leadership -- Confident leadership and management -- Leading and managing your team -- Managing the work -- Project management -- Introducing and managing change -- Communications -- The people side of management -- Managing money -- Lifelong professional development.