Abstract
Purpose – This article’s purpose is to discuss what is necessary to being a good library supervisor. Design/methodology/approach – The article defines the meaning of being a good supervisor and then expands on that definition, including what it takes to get there. Findings – The article finds that being a good library supervisor requires much more than knowledge of the profession. Practical implications – The person aspiring to being a good supervisor must know what is required and be willing to take the steps to get there. Social implications – Being a good supervisor involves managing the complex interrelationships between the supervisor, his or her supervisor, the supervisees, the clients and anyone else involved in the workplace environment. Originality/value – The value of the article is in forming a picture of the complex nature of good supervision.
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