Book description
Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and
results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members
through a coaching style of management. Real-world examples and coaching
scenarios specific to library work will help you * Be both a coach and a
player by learning the terminology and techniques * Recognize and
utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels * Guide
individuals toward a unified goal * Encourage innovation, flexibility,
and problem-solving * Spotlight the big-win opportunities Complete with
new forms, reader-friendly tables, and annotated references, this
revised edition is for any library that wants to maximize the potential
of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance.
Ruth F. Metz is the principal consultant for Ruth Metz Associates,
Portland, Oregon. Ruth's firm specializes in strategic planning,
organizational development, and leadership development. The purpose of
her work is to help community leaders as they plan, manage, and develop
their libraries. This work includes coaching for boards, executives, and
emergent leaders in libraries and the public sector. Ruth has held
senior management positions over a 30 year career at Multnomah County
Library in Portland, the Oakland (CA) Public Library, the Bay Area
Library and Information System in the San Francisco Bay Area, the
Colorado State Library, and St. Clair County Community College in Port
Huron, Michigan. Metz earned her master's degree in library science from
the University of Michigan.
