Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to offer a number of reflections based on the personal experience of working as a librarian in Vietnam.
Design/methodology/approach: The approach is subjective and is based on the author's observations and conclusions as a project consultant to several philanthropic projects in Vietnam.
Findings: The paper briefly describes these library projects and then discusses some of the more significant professional and personal challenges and rewards they involved.
Practical implications: The paper provides some practical guidance on approaches to project management across cultures and on issues specific to library project management and consulting in Vietnam.
Originality/value: The paper is both a contribution to the small body of literature on the impact of philanthropic assistance and projects on libraries in Vietnam, as well as a personal narrative on the experience of working as a professional librarian in another culture. Copyright © 2009 European Council for High Ability
Design/methodology/approach: The approach is subjective and is based on the author's observations and conclusions as a project consultant to several philanthropic projects in Vietnam.
Findings: The paper briefly describes these library projects and then discusses some of the more significant professional and personal challenges and rewards they involved.
Practical implications: The paper provides some practical guidance on approaches to project management across cultures and on issues specific to library project management and consulting in Vietnam.
Originality/value: The paper is both a contribution to the small body of literature on the impact of philanthropic assistance and projects on libraries in Vietnam, as well as a personal narrative on the experience of working as a professional librarian in another culture. Copyright © 2009 European Council for High Ability
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 252-261 |
Journal | Library Management |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4/5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Citation
Robinson, M. (2007). Consulting across cultures: Librarians and project management in Vietnam. Library Management, 28(4/5), 252-261.Keywords
- National cultures
- Philanthropy
- Project management
- University libraries
- Vietnam