New ACRL publication: Influencing Without Authority

Contact: Kathryn Deiss


ACRL Content Strategist


(312) 280-2529


kdeiss@ala.org

NEWS


For Immediate Release


June 12, 2009



CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of a new title, “Influencing Without Authority” by Melanie Hawks. The second entry in the ACRL Active Guides series, “Influencing Without Authority” provides guidance to those seeking to gain support for their ideas, developing collaborative relationships and becoming recognized leaders regardless of their positions or titles.

Working effectively in the library profession means finding ways to reach and lead those who are not required to listen or follow. The ability to influence others is a required workplace skill and yet it is one in which very few people receive education. “Influencing Without Authority” is designed to help individuals develop the skills they need to influence peers, library administrators, college and university faculty, students and external stakeholders.

ACRL Active Guides is an occasional series devoted to providing practical guidance on workplace issues.

“Influencing Without Authority” is available for purchasethrough the ALA Online Store (
http://www.alastore.ala.org) and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers

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The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is a division of the American Library Association, representing more than 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. ACRL is on the Web at
http://www.acrl.org/.