Continuing Professional Development: Pathways to Leadership in the Library and Information World

Download or read book Continuing Professional Development: Pathways to Leadership in the Library and Information World written by Ann Ritchie and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives. They will provide valuable insights to anyone interested in workforce planning strategies aimed at addressing current shortages of library leaders, as well as those who may have experienced difficulties recruiting to leadership positions and now want to explore the best ways of developing and equipping their own staff with skills to enable them to become the leaders of the future.