Succession Planning for Libraries |
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| Authors: | Deborah H Charbonneau Jacqueline L Freeman |
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| Institution: | 1. Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USAdcharbon@wayne.edu;3. Graduate Student, School of Library and Information Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTIt is imperative for libraries of all types to be responsive to the forecasted changes in the demographics of the library workforce. Succession planning is a key strategy for ensuring that libraries are prepared to meet changing and emerging organizational needs. Succession planning is broadly defined as a range of activities focused on both internal and external talent development to fill anticipated needs for library leadership and other key personnel. The aim of this article is to offer a number of recommendations relevant for LIS education to help build an awareness of succession planning for future library managers. In particular, practical ideas for course-related activities and assignments that may help to incorporate succession planning more fully into the LIS curriculum are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | succession planning leadership mentoring library education |
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