Includes bibliographical references and index.

Rationale : mission, goals, and strategic plan. Perceptions : library components are basic to education. Political influence : roles of an effective leader. Organizational chart : the academic side, with dotted lines. Context : monitoring and interpreting trends. Academic ceiling : dependencies and levels of quality. Faculty : gatekeepers of library usage. Unexpected events : planning for safety and security. Beginning : starting a new position. The job : nature of administrative work. New hires : administrators' roles and accountability. Priorities : aligning work with library needs. Professional development : investing in all staff. Accountability : monitoring and evaluating work. Decision-making : processes for library governance. Communication : internal and external messages. The tone : desirable and productive work place. How are you? : issues of health and well-being. Change : recognizing need and leading change. Errors in judgment : understanding and learning. Ending : making a transition. Budget : spending it all. Librarians who teach : professional identity as educators. Building : designed for teaching, learning, and technology. Collections : meeting high expectations for content. Web site and social media : designed for maximum use. Technology : as good as anywhere on campus. Open access to information : evidence of high value. Intellectual property : define, educate, and model. Assessment : describe, understand, and use.

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