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Leadership @ BCIT Library

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With the swearing in of Canada’s 23rd prime minister this week, there is much discussion about the qualities and style of leadership he will bring to office. But how does one define effective leadership in government? Or in business? In education? And how have ideas of what it means to lead changed over time? Are there people who should (or should not) take on a leadership role?

BCIT Library has an extensive collection of material, both in print and online, on this fascinating topic. For a sample, check out our SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP subject guide: http://libguides.bcit.ca/sbl  Our current book display in the Learning Commons (3rd floor) also features some great recent titles:

Title Author
The clarity principle : how great leaders make the most important decision in business (and what happens when they don’t) / Chatham Sullivan. Sullivan, Chatham
Cultureship : the ACB’s of business leadership / Jason E. Bingham. Bingham, Jason E.
Eleven rings : the soul of success / Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Jackson, Phil
Executive presence : the missing link between merit and success / Sylvia Ann Hewlett. Hewlett, Sylvia Ann
The first 90 days : proven strategies for getting up to speed faster and smarter / Michael D. Watkins. Watkins, Michael
Flat army : creating a connected and engaged organization / Dan Pontefract. Pontefract, Dan
Good leaders ask great questions : your foundation for successful leadership / John C. Maxwell. Maxwell, John C.
How to be exceptional : drive leadership success by magnifying your strengths / John Zenger … [et al.]. Zengler, John
Lead yourself first! : breakthrough strategies to live the life you want / Michelle Ray. Ray, Michelle
Leaders eat last : why some teams pull together and others don’t / Simon Sinek. Sinek, Simon
Leadership BS : fixing workplaces and careers one truth at a time / Jeffrey Pfeffer. Pfeffer, Jeffrey, author.

leadership display

 

What’s in the Library for International Students?

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BCIT Library has plenty of resources and services that help international students meet their goals. Come by the library and see what’s in it for you! We’ve got you covered for-

Tutoring: Our tutors are successful students who will have tips and strategies to help you with your academic performance and study skills. The Learning Commons offers FREE subject tutoring, as well as writing and ESL support through the Writing Centre. As BCIT students, you also have access to WriteAway for free online writing help.

BCIT Learning Commons

BCIT Learning Commons

Study space: We have group study areas, quiet study areas, group study rooms (bookable here) and good ol’ fashioned carrels.

Silent Study

Quiet Study Area, Library 3rd floor

We also have the EhPod, which contains a computer lab and group study rooms. It is open 24/7.

EhPod

EhPod

English practice materials: We have a good selection of materials to support language practice, subject-specific vocabulary, and test preparation.  A couple other useful resources for language development are the Research Guides for ISEP and for the Writing Centre.

Research help: New to academic research? Our librarians are available at the Research Desk, on the phone, or by email to help get you on your way. You can also contact them for a personal research appointment.

Library Service Desk

The Library Service Desk offers a range of services including printing (and reprinting) student cards. And if they can’t help you, they will direct you to someone who can!