Exemplary Legal Writing 2018: Five Recommendations

A brief review of five recommended exemplary legal books published in 2018

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A brief review of five recommended exemplary legal books published in 2017

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A brief review of five recommended exemplary legal books published in 2015

Happiness at Work: Rules for Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

The concept of employee satisfaction and engagement is not new. Quite recently, however, there appears to be renewed interest in positive psychology, tracking what makes for happiness in general, and how this translates in the workplace. Cultivating and maintaining a climate and culture which breeds happy, motivated, and productive employees in a library setting requires hard work. Happiness in the workplace is not unattainable, but it requires a concerted plan of action and consistent effort by managers. Managers also need to take steps to make sure that their own personal and work needs are being taken care off to avert burnout. In pursuing a healthy and productive workplace, managers need to be realistic and prudent, seeking professional assistance when necessary. By charting a practical course with realistic objectives (you are not creating a utopia), managers can maintain a healthy environment vital to productive, innovative, and creative work

Making the Leap to Management: Tips for the Aspiring and New Manager

As the result of innate ability, a fortunate few are able to effortlessly transition from line positions. However, most of us need to plot the path to management astutely and with deliberation. Library professionals might also become accidental managers, finding themselves thrust into an unplanned and perhaps unwanted managerial position for which they were not prepared. This is particularly true in the current climate of constrained budgets characterized by restructuring, job freezes, and layoffs