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Faklis, Ruth – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Describes the responsibilities and recommended qualifications of a youth services department head. The importance of attention to statistics and library policy is emphasized. (MES)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Library Administration, Library Policy, Occupational Information
Direct linkStephens, Claire; Franklin, Pat – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2005
In the day-to-day operation of a library media center, service is the most important job. A library media specialist is employed to be of service to your students, teachers, administrators, and parents, but according to "Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning," prepared by the American Association of School Librarians, the school…
Descriptors: Librarians, Role, Occupational Information, School Libraries
Wall, Celia J. – 1982
Based partly on an online policy manual developed at the University of Houston, this policy statement for the Online Database Retrieval Service (ODRS) at Murray State University, Kentucky, provides guidelines for the librarian administering the service and for librarians conducting online searches. Eleven sections cover: (1) a statement of purpose…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education, Librarians
Peer reviewedPerdue, Bob; Piotrowski, Chris – RQ, 1986
Presents results of managerial rotation program (librarians take turns on two-year cycle serving as department head) in medium-sized academic library reference department. An assessment of both the advantages and disadvantages of such a plan examines impact of this innovative and collegial management technique on staff, library, and patrons. (7…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedHoagland, Mary Arthur – Catholic Library World, 1984
Description of the use of volunteers in parochial elementary school libraries notes recruitment and sources of volunteers; training of volunteers; three types of workshops; guidance and supervision of volunteers; additional assistance for volunteers (i.e., short lessons in mending, book reviewing, purchasing); duties assumed by volunteers; and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Employee Responsibility, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
Gordon, Rachel Singer – 2003
This book offers advice and information to help librarians manage and interact with computer technology in their institutions. Chapters 1 and 2 provide a background in systems librarianship, outlining the skills that may be needed and defining the specialty. Chapters 3 and 4 show how traditional library skills such as the organization of knowledge…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Integrated Library Systems, Job Skills, Librarians
Peer reviewedPrice, Cheryl A.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1987
The first author presents 13 qualities or job related factors that librarians should expect to find in a position and defines the administrator's responsibilities in providing these factors. Responses are then presented from the librarian's and administrator's points of view. (CLB)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Decision Making, Employer Employee Relationship
Rogus, Joseph F. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1986
Suggests ways of addressing challenges faced by district library media supervisors by focusing energies on those departmental outcomes likely to make greatest difference in lives of staff and students. Taking care of self, setting and honoring priorities, working from staff development perspective, and effective skill teaching are highlighted. (8…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
