1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910460324303321

Titolo

Advances in library administration and organization : challenges and opportunities / / edited by Delmus Eugene Williams, Janine Golden, Jennifer K. Sweeney

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, England : , : Emerald, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-78441-909-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (211 p.)

Collana

Advances in Library Administration and Organization, , 0732-0671 ; ; Volume 33

Disciplina

364.04199999999997

Soggetti

Library administration

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Advances in Library Administration and Organization; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction; Investing in Human Resource Development: Strategic Planning for Success in Academic Libraries; Introduction; Purpose and Design of the Research; Limitations to the Research; Ethical Considerations; Literature Review; Strategic Planning; Background; Strategic Leadership; Understanding Strategic Planning Success and Failure; Human Resource Development (HRD); Background; An Integrative Approach to HRD; The Purpose and Responsibility of HRD Programs

HRD's Role in Fostering RelationshipsFindings and Discussion; Library Strategic Plan; Conclusion; References; Appendix; Questionnaire; Strategic Planning and HRD; Motivation and Engagement; Teamwork and Work Processes; The Future of University Research Libraries: Using Scenarios to Envision New Organizations; Introduction; Differences between Scenario Planning and Traditional Planning; Background and Literature Review; Scenarios; Higher Education Scenarios from the United States and Around the Globe; Scenarios and the Academic Library

Defining Culture, Development of Groups, and Leadership for ChangeLeadership for Change; Academic Libraries and Organizational



Culture; Discussion of Academic Library Organizational Culture Change; Human Resources; Conclusion and Further Research; Notes; References; Further Reading; Appendix: Full Text of All Four Institution Scenarios; Final Set of Scenarios; Institution A: Research Intensive Model (RIM); Description; University Context; Philosophy and Role; Institution B: Libraries as Infrastructure Providers and Community Builders (LIPCB); Description; University Context

Philosophy and RoleInstitution C: Proactive Approach (PA); Description; University Context; Philosophy and Role; Institution D: The Library as Research Teams (LRT); Description; University Context; Philosophy and Role; Senior Librarians' Perceptions of Successful Leadership Skills; Introduction; Literature Review; Historical Overview; Leadership Theories and Definitions; Transformational Leadership; Servant Leadership; Collaborative Leadership; Complexity Leadership; Adaptive Leadership; Emerging Leadership Theories; Library Leadership in the 21st Century; Successful Library Leadership Skills

Global Libraries and Diverse Global LeadershipCross-Cultural Management and Cultural Intelligence; Collaboration of Librarians of ALA Caucuses; Chinese American Librarians; African American Librarians; Asian/Pacific American Librarians; Hispanic Pacific American Librarians; Native Indian American Librarians; Challenges of Ethnic Librarians; Succession Planning for Next Generation Librarians; Conclusion; Methodology; Research Design; Participants; Materials (Instrument); Pilot Study; Data Analysis; Results; Pilot Study Findings; Primary Study Findings; Significant Emergent Themes; Discussion

Teamwork

Sommario/riassunto

Volume 33 of Advances in Library Administration and Organization brings together a range of diverse and reflective essays to provide strategies that will be of value in addressing challenges faced by current and future library managers.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9911039321803321

Autore

Dutta Tanusree

Titolo

Beyond the Smile : The Happiness Equation in Context, Work, and Practice / / edited by Tanusree Dutta, Allen Joshua George

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

981-9667-59-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (382 pages)

Collana

Behavioral Science and Psychology Series

Disciplina

152.42

Soggetti

Positive psychology

Quality of life

Positive Psychology

Quality of Life Research

Psicologia positiva

Psicologia del treball

Benestar

Meditació

Llibres electrònics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Contextualising Happiness: Beyond the smile -- Philosophy of Happiness Through the Lens of Bhagavad-Gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam -- Study on the Causal Relationship Between Values and Happiness -- An Exposition of Happiness in the Context of Positive Psychology and Indian Psychology -- Understanding the Determinants of Happiness Among Young Adults -- Science of Individual Peace: A System Dynamics Model -- Decoding Spiritual Happiness in Poetry: An Analytical Study of the Selected Poems of John Keats -- Exploring Resilience and Psychological Well-being among the Transgender Community in India -- Bhutan’s GNH: Exploring Bliss Beyond Materialism in the Land of Dragons -- Impact of Music on Happiness -- Do Musicians Perceive Happiness Differently? An EEG-based Neuro-psychological Exploration -- Do Exams and Fests Affect College Students’ Emotions? A Case Study Using Sentiment Analysis Approach on Social Media Data -- Happiness in Learning Space (Schools) --



Exploring Sleep and Happiness Among Indian Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study -- Happiness Equation for Employees & Consumers: Beyond the smile -- Factors Influencing Flow at Workplace: A Study on University Faculties in Bangalore -- Beyond the Smiles: Investigating the Emotional Intelligence Factors Shaping Employee Happiness -- Evolving Trends of Happiness at the Workplace Owing to the COVID-19 Crisis -- The Impact of Virtuous Organizational Practices on Flow at Work Among Kitchen Employees in Bengaluru -- The Impact of Virtuous Organizational Practices on Flow at Work Among Kitchen Employees in Bengaluru -- Unveiling Happiness at Work: A Conceptual Paper -- An Empirical Study to Identify Experiential Marketing Facets for Customer Delight -- An Empirical Study to Identify Experiential Marketing Facets for Customer Delight -- High Performance Work System and Turnover Intentions in Hospitality and Tourism: Examining the Mediating Role of Employee Happiness -- Fast Food Restaurants: Shift from Catchlines to Consumer Happiness -- Nurturing Happiness: Beyond the smile -- The Science of Sensory Engagement: Emergence, Recurrence, and Reformation -- Mindful Pottering and Time Affluence Among Students: A Qualitative Investigation -- Elevating Happiness Through Mindfulness: An In-depth Systematic Literature Review.

Sommario/riassunto

The volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual and practical implications of happiness. It is a synthesis of cutting-edge research and real-world strategies by authors from diverse disciplines, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, neuroscience, spirituality, education, literature, arts, and music. It offers a glimpse into the science and practice of happiness by exploring positive psychological variables such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, physical rest, flow, bliss, psychological well-being, spiritual happiness, and workplace happiness. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the pursuit of happiness, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with practical wisdom to guide readers on their journey toward a joyful and meaningful existence.