This revolutionary introduction to library management is the first conceived in and written for a digital age. Julie Todaro, one of America’s leading management experts, posits a new paradigm for planning, administering, and assessing library services. She explains each facet of administering both “old” (physical) and “new” (virtual) libraries.

Library Management for the Digital Age covers

• hierarchies,


• policies,


• communication,


• working relationships,


• facilities,


• human resources,


• settings,


• customer services,


• budgeting,


• emergency management,


• appendixes including model positions descriptions, interview questions, evaluation forms, and other necessary management tools.

Each chapter concludes with an illustration of the old-to-new paradigm shift in that particular aspect of management as well as concise case studies that illustrate the real-world nature of the shift and discussion questions to facilitate active learning.

A platinum-quality editorial board comprised of both LIS faculty and expert library managers has reviewed this book in order to ensure authority.