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Perceptions of Change and Public Library Directors in Indiana: An Exploratory Study.
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Pungitore, Verna L. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
A survey of 125 public library directors in Indiana laid the groundwork for a future study of change in the public library. Data were gathered on the background characteristics of the libraries and directors; directors' perceptions of change; and utilization of formal planning processes. A copy of the questionnaire is appended. (27 references)…
Descriptors: Change, Library Directors, Library Planning, Library Surveys
The Role of Mentorship in Shaping Public Library Leaders.
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Chatman, Elfreda A. – Library Trends, 1992
Discussion of mentorship, leadership, and characteristics of mentors and proteges highlights a survey of 28 public library directors that was conducted to determine the role that mentorship played in their career development. Results support the view that mentors play an important role in the career opportunities of proteges. (51 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Career Development, Individual Characteristics, Leadership, Library Directors
From Idealism to Realism: Library Directors and Children's Services.
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Anderson, Dorothy J. – Library Trends, 1987
A review of changing attitudes of library directors toward children's services shows parallels between the rhetoric of 100 years ago and that of today. Library directors interviewed believe children's services are essential to public library survival, the library's critical outreach arm, and dependent on multitalented, politically astute…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Futures (of Society), History, Immigrants
Preservation in New York State Public Libraries: A Study of Current Trends and Attitudes.
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Pinckney, Jean; And Others – Public & Access Services Quarterly, 1995
Discusses the issues facing New York State public libraries regarding preservation of materials. Highlights include a review of related literature to examine the history, preservation methods, control of the library environment, education and training, organization, and government involvement; and results of a questionnaire that surveyed directors…
Descriptors: Government Role, Library Administration, Library Directors, Library Education
The Head Librarian as Administrator of a Public Library.
Goldhor, Herbert – Illinois Libraries, 1989
Discusses some of the main considerations that relate specifically to the head librarian of a public library as an individual in the role of administrator. These considerations include personal attributes of the head librarian, the internal administration of the library, and external relations with the trustees, local government, and general…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency
Dissemination of the Public Library Planning Process among Smaller Libraries.
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Pungitore, Verna L. – Library Quarterly, 1992
Reports on a study of the diffusion of the Public Library Association's planning process. Two surveys are described: one of state library development agencies that determined techniques used to disseminate planning information; and one of small public libraries that determined the extent to which they had received and were using the planning…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Analysis of Variance, Correlation