Best Library Management Books of 2025

Good to Great by Jim Collins is a must-read for business leaders who want to understand how some companies achieve enduring greatness. Collins and his team identified a set of elite companies that made the leap to great results and sustained them for at least fifteen years. The book provides insights into the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great. The findings of the Good to Great study will surprise many readers and shed light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to build a great company.

Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte is a game-changer for anyone struggling to organize their digital life and unlock their creative potential. In this book, Forte offers a revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and capturing and remembering information. The concept of a Second Brain is intriguing, and Forte's guidance on how to create one is practical and accessible. With a Second Brain, readers can confidently tackle their most important projects and goals. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their productivity and creativity in the digital age.

The revised edition of "10% Happier" by Dan Harris is a memoir that details the author's journey from a skeptical newsman to a meditator who found peace while reducing stress. The book became an instant bestseller and has been praised for its funny, engaging, and insightful take on mindfulness. The author's personal story shows how one can navigate the stresses and demands of modern life while avoiding the pitfalls of cliché. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone curious about mindfulness and its potential to improve one's life.

The Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Third Edition, is a comprehensive resource for both experienced safety professionals and those preparing for certifications. It covers major topics in the safety and health profession and includes the latest BCSP reference sheet, a directory of resources, and state and federal agency contact information. The author, W. David Yates, provides step-by-step instructions on how to solve each question/formula listed on the BCSP examination, making it a valuable study guide. Overall, this book is an essential addition to every safety professional's library.

This book is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and anyone who wants to present their work visually. Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by Jonathan Schwabish provides essential strategies to create effective data visualizations. The book covers over 80 visualization types, from histograms to choropleth maps and explains how to make subjective style decisions around a chart's design. The author walks readers through the steps of creating better graphs and how to move beyond simple line, bar, and pie charts. Overall, this book is an excellent practical guide to more effective communication through data visualization.

This book, "Autodisciplina: Descubre el Poder de la disciplina, para Cambiar de hábitos con La ciencia de la autodisciplina, aumentando la productividad, fuerza ... (Actitud de acero) (Spanish Edition)", is a must-read for anyone struggling with procrastination or lack of discipline. The author explains the concept of self-discipline and how it can be developed to overcome negative habits and increase productivity. The book covers topics such as building self-esteem, taking action, adopting proactive habits, and using the power of the mind to achieve goals. It is a well-written and insightful guide that can help readers change their lives for the better.

The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload by Daniel J. Levitin is an insightful and thought-provoking book that explores the challenges of managing information flow in the modern era. Levitin, a neuroscientist, draws on the latest research in cognitive neuroscience to provide practical tips and strategies for readers to regain control over their lives. From managing clutter to making better decisions, this book covers a wide range of topics in an engaging and entertaining way. The Organized Mind is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their productivity and reduce stress in the digital age.

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig is a must-read for anyone struggling to navigate the digital age. Haig offers insightful commentary on the impact of social media, addiction, news, sleep, work, and play on our mental health. The book is a mix of personal stories, imagined conversations, and essays that provide practical advice on how to live in the present moment and feel calmer and happier. Haig's wit and vulnerability make this book an engaging and thought-provoking read. Overall, Notes on a Nervous Planet is a worthy successor to Haig's Reasons to Stay Alive and a primer for anyone looking to improve their well-being in the digital age.

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller, is a classic business fable that reveals the five fundamental ways that leaders succeed through service. The authors explain how great leaders serve and why true success in leadership has two essential components. This third edition includes a leadership self-assessment and answers to frequently asked questions about how to apply the SERVE model in the real world. The Secret is a practical and uplifting guide to leadership that anyone can easily understand and implement.

The Communist Manifesto, originally published in 1848, is a political manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that outlines the program of the Communist League. This pocket edition features the 1888 authorized English translation and presents an analytical approach to class struggle and the problems of capitalism. It briefly features ideas for how capitalism would eventually be replaced by socialism, and then Communism. This classic belongs in everyone's library and is a must-read for anyone interested in political literature and criticism books.