Mobilising the potential for initiative and innovation by means of socially competent management: results from research libraries in Berlin

Paul, Gerd

doi:10.1108/01435120010309407

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“…Paul (2000) suggests that a library manager around whom creativity will flourish needs to be candid, highly communicative and open to participation by others in decision‐making processes. An ability and willingness to co‐operate extensively on an equal basis with other staff members is also important.…”

Section: Leadership For Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Should your library have an innovation strategy?

Rowley

2011

Library Management

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to argue the case for libraries to develop a more holistic and strategic approach to their innovation activities, with a view to enhancing their innovation performance, and innovation capabilities.Design/methodology/approachWhilst libraries need to and do innovate, there is little evidence of discussion of innovation and its processes in the library and information management literature. This paper commences with a review of the nature of innovation, and then proceeds to briefly discuss seven aspects of innovation that could usefully be facets of an innovation strategy. These include: innovation capabilities and culture; the innovation portfolio; innovation processes; innovation leadership; innovative and creative teams; open innovation and collaboration; and, user engagement in innovation.FindingsA model showing the seven facets of an innovation strategy is proposed. Planning and ongoing reflection on all of these would be a sound basis for a more holistic, and dynamic approach to innovation activities within libraries.Originality/valueThe paper is one of very few to mention innovation processes and management (as opposed to specific innovations) in the library and information management field, and the first to propose the facets of an holistic and strategic approach.

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Section: Leadership For Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Should your library have an innovation strategy?

Rowley

2011

Library Management

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“…The manager then has to ensure the interest and activities of all employees are directed by the vision and direction. Paul (2000) identifies the attributes of the library manager necessary to allow creativity to flourish. They need to be candid, highly communicative and open to participation by others in decision-making processes.…”

Section: Managing Creativity In Librariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Theory, research, and practice in library management 4: creativity

Walton

2008

Library Management

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of creativity in the strategic management of libraries. Design/methodology/approach -The literature is examined to show how libraries are using creativity in service development. There is also an exploration of various perspectives on creativity from both library commentators and management academics. Different approaches open to library managers to introduce creativity are examined. Findings -The paper finds that creativity is an approach that will inform libraries develop new services in a world where turbulent change is present. Library staff should be encouraged to bring in ideas and intelligence from outside. Teams have to be made up of people with different skills and ideas and they need to be encouraged to be creative. The library manager also has to take responsibility for supporting creativity and various actions are available to him/her. These include allowing staff freedom to make decisions and making sure the work place is as stimulating as possible. Originality/value -The paper provides food for thought for library practitioners in the use of creativity in developing future services

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“…Edwards and Walton (2000) examined 23 libraries drawing out general conclusions, finding that the general impact of conflict was negative, and suggest how change could be handled to minimise this. The development of a positive work climate and a willingness to innovate has been studied in 33 German research libraries Paul (2000) who examined the interactions between managers and staff. Duckett (2000) writes of the role of reference librarians which is seen to be under challenge from the Internet, discussing the ways in which they have been affected by technological and social change.…”

Section: Managing Changementioning

confidence: 99%