PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

To mix things up a little, here is a list of books we have which are completely about or include sections on personnel issues. If you are looking to put together personnel policies, do staff evaluations, encourage on-going staff development, or are even thinking about hiring some new staff, these books include many resources on the topic. Don’t forget to also check the State Library of Iowa’s professional collection for even more books on the subject.

+ The Complete Guide to Performance Standards for Library Personnel by Carol F. Goodson
+ Evaluating Library Staff: A Performance Appraisal System by Patricia Belcastro
+ Human Resources for Results by Jeanne Goodrich and Paula M. Singer
+ The Personnel Manual: An Outline for Libraries by Charles E. Kratz and Valerie A. Platz
+ Running a Small Library edited by John A. Moorman
+ Successful Staff Development by Marcia Trotta
+ Staff Development: A Practical Guide by Elizabeth Fuseler Avery, et. al.
+ Staffing for Results by Diane Mayo and Jeanne Goodrich