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Peer reviewedKlaassen, David J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
Explores the relationship between libraries and archives, given that archives frequently are located administratively and physically in libraries. The reasons for this organizational cohabitation, and the need to recognize archives as a unit distinct from the library, are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Archives, Governance, Institutional Environment
Peer reviewedWhite, Diane – Current Studies in Librarianship, 1980
Surveys the history of the library board as a means of governance for public libraries, reviews research on the administrative effectiveness of library boards, identifies some of the major problems with the library board system, and proposes some possible solutions to these problems. A 26-item bibliography is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Communication Problems, Governance, Governing Boards
Ackerman, Page – Library Research, 1980
Reviews major topics involved in governance of academic libraries in a rapidly changing environment: (1) the academic environment and the library--organizational characteristics of both institutions; (2) academic governance patterns; (3) librarians and governance--faculty status, faculty status and governance, unions and governance, modifying the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, Decision Making, Educational Environment
