Practical Tips for Demonstrating Your Value (Paperback)

This book offers practical tips and advice for all library and information professionals on how to ensure that all their colleagues and managers, especially those outside of the library, understand exactly what value they bring. Information professionals provide a service that is key to the success of their organisations, but sadly is frequently overlooked. In times of budget cuts, outsourcing and downsizing, demonstrating our value to those who hold the purse strings and make the decisions is vital. Part of the Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, this book draws on best practice from experienced practitioners to equip library and information workers with the tools to gain recognition for their hard work. The key topics covered include: * Embedding within teams * Eliminating the routine to focus on value-added tasks * Identifying your transferable skills * Becoming an invaluable asset * Communicating your skills to non-librarian managers * Building a supportive professional network * Keeping your skills and knowledge up to date. Readership: All library and information professionals.