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C ollegi ality - are hallmarks of the academic community. -is characterized by shared responsibility.

C ollegi ality - are hallmarks of the academic community. -is characterized by shared responsibility. . Consensus - implies more that a majority opinion or a top- down decision , it is general agreement. Communication- is the cornerstone of consensus building. Supporting Library Patrons

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C ollegi ality - are hallmarks of the academic community. -is characterized by shared responsibility.

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  1. Collegiality - are hallmarks of the academic community. -is characterized by shared responsibility.

  2. Consensus- implies more that a majority opinion or a top- down decision , it is general agreement. Communication- is the cornerstone of consensus building

  3. Supporting Library Patrons Library Staff-is generally the primary clientele for system offices. Most offices –also provide some support for library patrons or users even if it is indirect or minimal.

  4. Most offices –also provide some support for library patrons or users even if it is indirect or minimal.

  5. System Staff members with reference experience have little difficult in transferring this kind of dedication to meeting the needs of people who need to first understand how to use the required tools to find the information they need.

  6. Professional Reading - is one of the most useful ways to stay current in librarianship and current technology.

  7. Leadership - a leader must possess a vision that anticipates radical transformation. Leadership Skills- are critical to the technology manager in a number of situation.

  8. “Sweeney (1994) – envisions the leader of the post hierarchical library to be a “planner, coordinator, motivator, negotiator, innovator, communicator, listener, recruiter, risk- take, problem- solver and evaluator. The library leader must be “flexible, energetic, and possessed of a sense of humor.

  9. (Walster, 1993) Sharing responsibility for the library and at the same time developing self –esteem in others can be done through: delegating, motivating, coordinating, communicating and instructing.

  10. Stress Stress can result in the lowered self- esteem and a demoralized staff.

  11. (Walster 1993) Offers some suggestions that may help reduce stress levels: • Think about your accomplishments using positive labels. • Agree with compliments offered and keep them in mind.

  12. Reinforce positive comments with action. • Keep a written file of compliments. • Recognize the accomplishment of others and compliment them. • Use visual imagery as reinforcement.

  13. Rockman (2003) Advocates bringing some fun into the workplace.

  14. Stakeholders Foote(1997) – he found that “slightly over two- thirds of the job announcement request that the system librarian serves as the library liaison to the campus computing center, automation vendors, academic departments on campus, professional organizations, and bibliographic utilities.

  15. Reference • Ingersoll, P., & Culshaw, J. (2004). Managing information technology: A handbook for system librarians. Westport, Connecticut: Librarians Unlimited:91-104.

  16. the end!!!

  17. thank you!!! Reported by: Marilou Gil BLIS 4

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