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The role of flexible job descriptions in succession management

The role of flexible job descriptions in succession management Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the idea that flexible job descriptions are vital options that would allow library managers the latitude necessary to promote developmental opportunities in library succession management plans. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses supportive literature from both within and outside librarianship to examine the impact flexible job descriptions could have on the succession management process. Findings – Traditionally, job descriptions have been constructed with a very narrow focus and could be construed to limit the ability to provide various opportunities for growth, particularly in a unionized environment. Flexible job descriptions may allow library managers more freedom in providing accelerated learning and development opportunities through a succession management program. Originality/value – With the projected impending retirement of baby boomer library managers, libraries should explore the use of flexible job descriptions. Flexible job descriptions may aid in accelerating development opportunities for those employees who will fill the positions vacated by retiring managers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Management Emerald Publishing

The role of flexible job descriptions in succession management

Kathy Pennell
Library Management , Volume 31 (4/5): 12 – May 18, 2010
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0143-5124
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10.1108/01435121011046344
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the idea that flexible job descriptions are vital options that would allow library managers the latitude necessary to promote developmental opportunities in library succession management plans. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses supportive literature from both within and outside librarianship to examine the impact flexible job descriptions could have on the succession management process. Findings – Traditionally, job descriptions have been constructed with a very narrow focus and could be construed to limit the ability to provide various opportunities for growth, particularly in a unionized environment. Flexible job descriptions may allow library managers more freedom in providing accelerated learning and development opportunities through a succession management program. Originality/value – With the projected impending retirement of baby boomer library managers, libraries should explore the use of flexible job descriptions. Flexible job descriptions may aid in accelerating development opportunities for those employees who will fill the positions vacated by retiring managers.

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Library Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 18, 2010

Keywords: Succession planning; Human resource management; Librarians; Job descriptions; Skills shortages

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