Change Management in Information Organizations

Against the background of the acceleration of change caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Change Management in Information Organizations presents topics in change management for information organizations that are of practical help for rapidly adapting to, and managing, changing circumstances. As organizations re-examine practices, services and resources, and innovate for competitive advantage, the book offers theoretical and evidence-based material: including empirical research and insights from academic library directors. It introduces fundamental concepts of change management enabling professionals to conceptualize, plan, set up, carry out and evaluate change. Across twelve chapters, this book provides a solution for those managing change in information organizations, bringing them up to speed on models, approaches and methods of change management. The book enables information professionals, academic librarians, archivists, museum specialists, library managers and administrators, university administrators, and graduate students in library and information science to successfully negotiate the new realities.

• Presents key topics in change management for information organizations
• Gives empirical insights into the process of change management for information organizations
• Offers a good understanding of approaches and methods for conceptualizing, planning, carrying out and evaluating change
• Provides methods and approaches to assess the effectiveness of change management
• Concentrates on the unique situation and needs of change in information organizations