Purpose – This paper aims to highlight the need to have present-day operational efficiencies in preparing organizations for the future. Design/methodology/approach – The [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to suggest that a benefit-cost analysis should be performed for mentoring activities so as to justify the effort and expense and a[...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of having a chain of command strategy, in particular with staff repurposing activities. Design/methodolog[...]

This paper was presented on August 13, 2014 for the Satellite Conference by IFLA Library Theory and Research Section in Turin, Italy. This is part of the IFLA 2014 confer[...]

Purpose – The purpose of the this article is to address the issue of bullying within an organizational environment related to workplace conflict, which has not been typic[...]

The University Libraries at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro partnered with Information Technology (ITS) and the Office of Research and Economic Development[...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to advocate for the importance of staff support for library development activities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper discus[...]

Purpose– The purpose of this article is to discuss operational components associated with creating a makerspace unit or department within a library.Design/methodology/app[...]

What better place to have a deep discussion on the impact of space on learning than right outside of our nation's capital of Washington D.C. – an area that embraces learn[...]

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on the use of a formal student volunteer program to offset budgetary shortfalls as well as provide opportunities for student learning. [...]

Purpose – This article aims to discuss the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in today's economic environment and why such activities should be part of leaders[...]

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to acknowledge and provide tips for ongoing motivation needs of an organization. Design/methodology/approach – This article discusses s[...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the benefits of being visible in stewardship of an organization and the resources invested. Design/methodology/appro[...]

Purpose - This paper discusses the importance of great mentoring to those with financial responsibilities during tough economic times. Design/methodology/approach - This [...]

Social media, loosely defined as a collection of online services that communicates and shares content with various stakeholder groups, is developing a greater presence in[...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide the structure needed to create an in-house training program for libraries as a means for improving staff competencies du[...]

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to discuss the impact the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's (UNCG) Library and Information Studies Academic and Cultural [...]

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the importance of maintaining an ethical point of view especially in times of economic uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach – Thi[...]

For librarians who have worked in the field and have become innovative out of necessity, developing and creating entrepreneurial activities are not unusual. Perhaps recog[...]

The focus of literature on the role of internship has been on whether and how such activity benefits the student. A model is proposed that examines what happens for both [...]

Noise in a community college library can be part of the nature of the environment. It can also become a huge distraction for those who see the library as their sanctuary [...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process and options available to conduct a staff realignment exercise. By approaching financial changes to the organ[...]

In 2008 the university libraries at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro conducted a series of assessment activities for the purpose of providing an outside spa[...]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of having conversations with staff regarding organizational change and financial futures. Design/methodol[...]

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to reinforce that library staff can be critical to development activities.Design/methodology/approach: This is a discussion of iss[...]