One Machiavellian librarian's path toward leadership
Department
University Libraries
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of one example of what a modern Machiavellian academic librarian might be. Emphasis is placed on a strong work ethic, sense of initiative, ability to get along in the workplace, and practical risk taking. All of these qualities can be viewed as a means for a librarian to advance in terms of leadership within the workplace, or within the context of being promoted to a higher rank in their own position (such as from assistant professor to associate professor). The article stresses the three-legged stool concept that is the tenure and promotion process and demonstrates that a combination of practical work relating directly to day-to-day duties, scholarship, and service, as well as social and political skills all contribute to making a librarian successful within the construct of an academic library. © 2013 The editors and contributors All rights reserved.
Publication Title
The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, and Influencing Stakeholders
First Page
9
Last Page
16
DOI
10.1533/9781780634364.1.9
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Recommended Citation
Shaffer, Christopher, "One Machiavellian librarian's path toward leadership" (2014). Articles, Scholarship, and Creative Works by Faculty of University Libraries. 6.
https://digitalcommons.troy.edu/libraries-articles/6