ABSTRACT

Managing personnel is a rewarding and challenging aspect of leadership in libraries. Library managers rely on several key practices, including effective communication, establishing clear expectations, offering consistent feedback, mentoring, and creating meaningful library policies. Together, these management practices provide a supportive and creative environment for library employees. Managers in libraries of all types and sizes can benefit from a review of these essential principles and practices. doi:10.1300/J123v52n03_04 [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800- HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com> ]