Professional Development Books for Library Staff

Updated June 10, 2025
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The dysfunctional library : challenges and solutions to workplace relationships
Henry, Jo
Paper Book
By tackling the dysfunctional library head on, managers as well as library workers who find themselves in a toxic situation will be poised to better meet library goals and move the library forward.
Implementing for results : your strategic plan in action
Nelson, Sandra S.
Paper Book
For nearly two decades, the Public Library Association's Results Series has been the definitive resource for practical everyday management. This latest addition to the series offers: Tips to help determine which activities effectively support goals and objectives Fourteen...
Strategic planning for results
Nelson, Sandra S.
Paper Book
The PLA Results Series has long served to help public librarians envision, evaluate, and respond to community needs with distinctive programs and services. Building from this proven model, Strategic Planning for Results is the fully revised version of Planning for Results, the...
A trauma-informed framework for supporting patrons : the PLA workbook of best practices
Paper Book
Whether it's navigating a crisis or witnessing a community member struggling with tough times, coming face to face with trauma and adversity can be uncomfortable. But in striving to learn more about challenging behaviors, and how we can better interact with library patrons and our coworkers, we can...

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