The document outlines strategies for library professionals to manage their institutions effectively, emphasizing skills such as collaboration, communication, and integrity. It addresses the need for libraries to adapt to digital trends while maintaining community engagement and supporting staff development. Additionally, it highlights the importance of leadership, lifelong learning, and the ability to innovate within the changing landscape of library services.

1. by Ana Maria B. Fresnido, DLSU Libraries
ana.fresnido@dlsu.edu.ph
Managing Today’s Learning Commons: Re-skilling Seminar for Information
Professionals
20-22 September 2016
Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City

2. demonstrate the
library vaues to
the university
community
operate the
library under
fiscal
uncertainty
retrofit outdated
library facilities
to
accommodate
new services
strike a balance
between digital
and print
materials
keep the library
staff trained and
current
Binh, P.L. (2015)

4. Attributes Source
Collaboration skills Binh, P.L.
Communication skills Binh, P.L. Chow, A.S. & Rich, M.
Creativity Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Delegation Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Empathy Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Flexibility Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Integrity Binh, P.L. Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Management skills Binh, P.L.
Passion Chow, A.S. & Rich, M
Vision Binh, P.L. Chow, A.S. & Rich, M

5. Be a visionary
Understand the library and university environment and articulate a vision
based on them.
Conduct constant environmental scanning
Set a clear direction
Take strategic action
Persuade and guide others to a strategic vision and the goals and
objectives

9. THEN NOW

11. Be honest – sharing information and transparency
Be trustworthy – treat people fairly
Be a thought-leader (authoritative and influential)
Have integrity/honesty/trustworthiness/authenticity
Be responsible steward of financial, human, and
tangible (facilities and collections) resources

13. Have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Be a good listener
Listen more and talk less
Be willing to accept criticism
Have good negotiation skills

14. Good management skills (personnel management, budgeting, time
management, planning, etc.)
Apply business concepts and practices to improve library experience
Make difficult decisions about core mission and priorities within the library
Presence – be the face of the library and share this role with other library
staff
Monitor the trends and predict their impact on the library

20. Collaborate
Build collaborative
relationships to
leverage institutional
resources to
advance the library
Have the ability to
seek out partners
and to collaborate
Build teams –
internal and external
collaboration
Have a consultative
approach, including
the ability to work
well with others

21.  AUNILO, Libraries of ASEAN University Network
 South Manila Educational Consortium in the Philippines
 American Corners
 European Studies Consortium
 Inter-University Consortium
 CEAP
 Consortium of Engineering Libraries, Philippines (CELPh)
 DOST-ESEP

22. Bibliographic
Control
Public Programs
and
Events/Facilities
Management
Information
Literacy
Collection
Development
Community
Engagement
Internship (on-
the-job
training)/Staff
Development
Knowledge
Management
Information
Communication
Technologies
(ICT)
Project
Monitoring
Accreditation Facilites

23. De La Salle Philippines
(DLSP), Library Committee
•De La Salle Philippines is committed to
building up educational communities
that demonstrate commitment to young
people, especially those who are poor,
by providing them with access to a
human and Christian education that
enables them to participate in the
transformation of society.
National Library of the
Philippines. Children’s
Library
•The Children's Library promotes the
importance and enjoyment of reading to
the Filipino children and young adults.
[Activities carried out include the
following]: storytelling, read aloud,
puppet shows, arts and crafts, films
showing, Kidsmart Program (Computer
software), educational tour, and
outreach program
The Task Force Detainees of
the Philippines
•a non-profit, national human rights
organization concerned with
documenting human rights violations,
assisting the victims and their families in
their material and legal needs, and
conducting human rights education
work.
Linguistic Society of the
Philippines
•An organization that rallies for the
development of Philippine linguistic
research and its contribution to the
wider global academic community.

24. • Ability to balance head and heart
• Focus on maintaining a positive environment
• Helping people reach their potential as
professionals
• Operating as a “people person” with a “kind
heart”
Compassionate with the staff

25. • Being sensitive to the needs of the
community
• Showing respect for all people regardless
of socio economic status
• Good sense of humor
Empathy towards patrons

26. Be open to change, not too rigid
Remain versatile
Commit to lifelong learning
Stay current with existing and new trends
Be approachable and committed to customers
Be prepared to do something completely different than what was
planned to accommodate patrons with flexibility and humility

27. Recognize different
areas of
responsibility,
delegate
appropriately
Be comfortable with
your role, not
threatened; let
others use their
talents

28. Try new things
Take risks
Continue learning
Solve problems creatively

29. Self check-out machine Self–service printing
Benefits
• Maximized staff time
• Saved on the cost of constructing new/additional counters
• Reduced paper waste
• Reduced complaints
• Introduce new trend (i.e. self-service)
Self–service photocopying
(in the pipeline)

31. Being mentored by other leaders
Finding a mentor who has the skills you seek
Talking to other leaders, engaging in discussion, and
learning from them
Observing leaders who you feel are particularly effective, either in the
library or elsewhere
Identifying what characteristics make this person an effective leader and
assessing yourself for those characteristics

32. Christine M. Abrigo
Asst. Director for Operations
Marian R. Eclevia
Asst. Director for Support Services

33. Focus on learning how to be a better leader
Participate in leadership programs
Pursue other advance degrees (MBA, EdD,
PhD)
Participate in webinars, conference sessions,
etc.
Be a student of the leadership literature

34. Have experience – e.g. working in more than one institution
Experiment – try something new
Practice “mindful leadership” – be focused and thoughtful
Get out of your comfort zone
Practice – deal with difficult question involving human resource, budget,
strategic planning, etc.

36. Seek leadership
roles, especially on
campus
Be active in
professional
organizations
Pursue leadership
roles within the
library for internal
projects or initiatives
Look for
opportunities to lead
in professional
organizations
Offer service to the
college in the form of
committee work or by
assisting student
groups

37. Develop a personal mission and value statement (your priorities and core beliefs) as
well as a clear sense of WHY
Be self-aware and reflective
Share your thoughts with colleagues and supervisors, assess how those ideas and
thoughts are received, and determine if you need to modify or change your manner of
presenting yourself
Consult experts (e.g. management coach)
Submit to a 360 leadership evaluation to get honest feedback from staff on the quality
of leadership

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