TY  - BOOK
AU  - Aho,Melissa K.
AU  - Bennett,Erika
TI  - The Machiavellian librarian: winning allies, combating budget cuts, and influencing stakeholders 
T2  - Chandos information professional series,
SN  - 9781843347552 (pbk.)
AV  - Z675.U5 M324 2013
U1  - 027.7 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Oxford; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PB  - Chandos Publishing
KW  - Academic libraries
KW  - Influence
KW  - Academic librarians
KW  - Professional relationships
KW  - Relations with faculty and curriculum
KW  - Libraries and colleges
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Do librarians 'rock the boat'? Do they challenge those around them to win influence and advantage? Why is it that librarians are little found on the 'influence' grid of personality assessment tests? The Machiavellian Librarian offers real life examples of librarians who use their knowledge and skill to project influence, and turn the tide in their, and their library's, favor. Authors offer first hand and clear examples to help librarians learn to use their influence effectively, for the betterment of their library and their career. Opening chapters cover visualizing data, as well as networking and strategic alignment. Following chapters discuss influence without authority-making fierce allies, communicating results in accessible language and user-centered planning. Closing chapters address using accreditation and regulation reporting to better position the library, as well as political positioning and outcome assessment. Throws the spotlight on librarian's professional and personality traits, many of which are deleterious to the long-term viability of library funding Shows how best to boost the value proposition of libraries, through enhanced influence Includes how-to chapters on influencing others in the organization
ER  -