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This book identifies the key skills and attitudes needed by the library leaders of today and tomorrow and delivers a balanced view of the future of the profession. Contributed to by expert professional library leaders and educators from across the globe respond to the challenge of the current operating environment and cover the following key topics: library management as a professional topic: from journals to the real world; library management needs in differing settings; managing libraries financially in stringent times; innovative thinking in the management of modern academic libraries; the skill needs of a major ARL library; an outside perspective on library management; reflecting on the old in the new and finding new ways through; skills provision for future library leaders and the role of Library Associations; developing management skills on the job; and the essential skills for the emerging library manager.