Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the paradox that represents a shortage of women in management and senior leadership positions around the world, while research has consistently shown that having women in positions of influence leads to noteworthy organizational benefits, as guest...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of librarians and library staff in a successful development program. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative article to emphasize that successful library development programs require the input and support from librarians...

Purpose – Aims to focus on the issue of value in libraries. Design/methodology/approach – Draws from research conducted to set up a conservative transportable cost‐benefit analysis (CBA) methodology that could be applied to public libraries. The paper discusses the CBA‐survey participant...

Purpose – The purpose of this column is to provide suggestions for recognizing library achievements, and is so doing reinforce donor support. Design/methodology/approach – The column discusses and gives examples of observances to mark accomplishments. Findings – It is suggested that...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the benefits of being visible in stewardship of an organization and the resources invested. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at the concepts of management by walking around and Gemba and how visibility can be used to best...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expose the multiplicity of landscapes involved with making and communicating strategic financial decisions for libraries. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a general review. Findings – Library leaders must always focus on at least...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explicate the universal theme of teamwork within organizations as a performance factor toward effective and efficient library cost savings and long‐term group success. Design/methodology/approach – Focusing on lessons from the past, along with...