Librarians who must manage change resulting from layoffs and budget cuts must communicate clearly and frequently with staff to ensure morale and productivity remain high.
| BY DEBBIE SCHACHTER, MLS, MBA |
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The global economic downturn has affected information professionals in a variety of ways. Some have lost their jobs, some have lost staff members, and some are simply working differently to support their organizations. Leaving behind colleagues and familiar work in response to diminished funding can be difficult, but it can also be an impetus to re-examine what we do and how we do it. Viewing our work in a completely different way is a necessary strategy in a competitive world.
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