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With the start of the 21st Century, information services around the world are facing a host of challenges and changes unique to this era of exponential technological growth. However, this change is further compounded by the high turnover rate in senior positions. Focusing on leadership, this text-ideal for young, emerging managers and supervisors-guides future leaders in making the appropriate choices and decisions in response to and in anticipation of the competition.

Authors G. Edward Evans and Patricia Layzell Ward's vast professional experience in a variety of roles and organizations all over the world serves as a strong basis for the advice presented. Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals includes data from surveys and interviews of leaders in archives, libraries, and other information services arenas, as well as current literature on leadership from both general management and information services fields. All together this book is a solid starting point for young librarians and information professionals seeking to get ahead of the competition, as well as a helpful reminder for seasoned leaders needing a bit of inspiration.

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Library Journal Review

Aimed at both new supervisors and more seasoned professionals, this guide could be used in tandem with the authors' 2000 title, Management Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals. The meat of this three-part work lies in Part 2, Developing Leadership Skills, which consists of four chapters totaling over 100 pages. With the possible exception of Chapter 7, "E-Leadership," there is not a whole lot new here, however. Though the authors mention a survey done in late 2004 and early 2005 that was used in compiling this work, no copy of the survey is provided nor web site given as to where it might be found. Sidebars entitled, "Check This Out," "Try This," etc., are scattered throughout the text, which can be helpful or annoying. An optional purchase, especially if your library owns three similar management titles by Warren G. Bennis--Managing Is Like Herding Cats, On Becoming a Leader, and Learning To Lead: A Workbook on Becoming a Leader.--B. Susan Brown, formerly with Pamunkey Regional Lib., Hanover, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

Addressing the host of challenges and changes facing information service professionals in the coming years, Evans and Ward provide an extensive collection of valuable research and recommendations for the current and future leaders. Arranged in three sections, their book offers background followed by an important section on the development of leadership skills and, finally, real-world experiences drawn from survey responses and conversations with colleagues. The writing  is thoughtful, well organized, and straightforward. Each chapter opens with a list of items it will cover and closes with a list of references. Check This Out boxes scattered throughout the text cite additional readings, and other text boxes contain tips, definitions of terms, and more. Up-and-coming information professionals will gain insight and knowledge from this inspirational work on the art and science of leadership.--Awe, Susan Copyright 2007 Booklist

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G. Edward Evans recently retired from the position of University Librarian at Loyola Marymount University and currently is the librarian of the Harold S. Colton Memorial Library and Archives at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

Patricia Layzell Ward is former Director of the Centre for Library and Information management at Loughborough University and currently is Honorary Archivist to the Festiniog Railway Company.