Organizational communication in the academic library is a compelling issue for the researchers of management methods in modern university libraries. It is not only an essential part of institution life, but also an element that creates its culture and a factor that influences the well-being of work processes. Communication concerns all library employees, but its effectiveness depends mainly on managers as a part of so-called nervous system of the organization. Their social competencies, including communication skills, are the axis of the communication process at the work place. Therefore, managers should be aware of the costs incurred by the library in case of lack of communication skills. The article was written on the basis of many years ...