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The heretical library manager for the future

Steve O'Connor (CAVAL Collaborative Solutions, Bundoora, Australia)

Library Management

ISSN: 0143-5124

Article publication date: 9 January 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore what it means to be a library leader in the future.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper begins with an exploration of the intelligences library leaders need to pursue their work and their lives. It then assesses the understanding of those intelligences and their relative values. Finally, the paper attempts to bring the threads together.

Findings

Building the bridge across the chasm from one form of library service to another will require many intelligences, perspectives and different skills if it is to happen.

Originality/value

The paper advocates a robust approach to the future, with managers re‐examining their own values, their ability to listen, keep an open mind, think heretical thoughts and think the unthinkable.

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Citation

O'Connor, S. (2007), "The heretical library manager for the future", Library Management, Vol. 28 No. 1/2, pp. 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120710723554

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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