Continuing Professional Development: Pathways to Leadership in the Library and Information World


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These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives. They will provide valuable insights to anyone interested in workforce planning strategies aimed at addressing current shortages of library leaders, as well as those who may have experienced difficulties recruiting to leadership positions and now want to explore the best ways of developing and equipping their own staff with skills to enable them to become the leaders of the future.







ARL Annual Review


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Mentoring Programs in ARL Libraries


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Action Reflection Learning


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The comprehensive guide to the practice and theory of ARL - Action Reflection Learning Looking for the formula that makes training relevant and transferable - and achieves sustainable results? Look no further than Action Reflection Learning. Its simple yet essential principles can make an unforgettable impact on your practice and revolutionize the way adult learners learn. Built on a solid foundation of adult learning theory and action learning methodology, this cutting-edge volume delivers a next-generation, multidisciplinary approach that will take your teaching and facilitating interventions to a new level of excellence. Whether it's used to help individuals through a postmerger integration, to work with a team of educators in crisis, or to prepare young talent for the next big challenge, this holistic methodology stands apart from traditional training methods. With its intense focus on learning style preferences and designing interventions, it both honors differences and acknowledges learners' realities.







Staff Development


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