Dear HLG Member
Would you like to review the following book for the HLG Newsletter?
A Leadership Primer for New Librarians
CHANDOS, 2009. ISBN: 978-1843344193
This book provides strategies and practical
tips for leadership development in the field of librarianship. With the
increase of new graduates entering the field as well as impending retirements,
there is a foreseeable gap in library leadership, as many early-career
librarians will move into leadership roles for which they may not be prepared.
This book offers suggestions for librarians facing these challenging new
circumstances, and demonstrates ways to create leadership opportunities, take
charge of one’s own professional development, and become an effective
follower as well as an effective leader.
Contents: Introduction; What You
Didn’t Learn in Your LIS Program; Becoming a Leader Even if you
Aren’t in a Leadership Position; Why Follower Isn’t a Dirty Word;
Setting Yourself Apart; Self Promotion; The Next Steps; The Toolbox.
The deadline for review would be October 28, so please only reply if you feel you have the time.
Reviews are generally 500-700 words long. Full details would be sent to the
successful review applicant.
If you would like to review this book please reply as soon
as possible very briefly stating why you would
like to review it.
Kind regards
Kate Boddy
HLG Book Review Editor