Practical Tips for Developing Your Staff

Tracey Pratchett, Gil Young

ISBN-13: 9781783300181

224 pages • 6 x 9
Year Published: 2016

Continuous professional development is a crucial component of a successful and satisfying career. This book offers a wide range of ideas and methods for all library and information professionals to manage the development of those who work for and with them. Inside, you will find flexible tips and implementation advice on

• Enabling others to plan, reflect on and evaluate their personal development
• Appraisals and goal setting by linking personal objectives to organizational objectives
• Performance management
• Sourcing funding to attend and run events
• Planning formal development activities such as courses and conferences
• Accessing informal activities
• Using social media as a development tool
• Role of professional bodies and networks
• Mentoring, buddying and coaching
• Networking