by:
Siess, Judith A.

Publisher:
Scarecrow Press
Published:June 28, 2002
ISBN:0810844389
Format:Paperback
Pages:232

Description: From Library Journal
Drawing on her own experiences and those of other practicing professionals in corporate, hospital, law, government, and association libraries as well as culling tips from an exhaustive review of the abundant business literature, Siess (The OPL Sourcebook, Professional Media, LJ 9/15/01) has written a super time management guide for librarians, especially those with few support staff. Her focus is on learning how to use planning and prioritization to determine what to do and what not to do, and to provide numerous techniques to make the most efficient and effective use of a limited schedule. Her heavily cited chapters discuss understanding time, learning to use it more efficiently (the best of the bunch), dealing with job stress, strategic planning, and setting priorities. The appendixes are filled with excellent sample forms, worksheets, and time logs that can help implement Siess's sound advice. What sets this work apart from the vast extant genre is the author's skill in relating to harried librarians the principles of organizing and controlling one's time, while supplying all the tools necessary to accomplish this important goal successfully. Highly recommended for all librarians.
Dale Farris, Groves, TX
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