Change Leadership for Library and Information Professionals

Library and information services have experienced various seismic changes over several decades as a result of global economic, societal and generational change and ongoing technological advances and disruption. Responding to change successfully is vital to the future of the LIS sector and this guidebook provides in-depth advice on how leaders and managers can think about, respond to, lead, influence and create change successfully.

Drawing on theories, concepts and models of change as well as international case studies and interviews, this practical guide offers ideas, tools, techniques and examples to assist LIS professionals in navigating real life situations and challenges. Topics covered include:

• different types of change in the LIS sector
• proposing and securing support for change
• the psychology of change
• leadership styles and options for LIS leaders
• how to manage stakeholders
• creating and leading change and innovation
• resilience, professional development and recruiting change leaders.

This authoritative handbook is an essential read for senior leaders and managers in the LIS sector who are experiencing change, as well as anyone who wishes to prepare themselves for it.