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Educating for Social Justice: Perspectives from Library and Information Science and Collaboration with K-12 Social Studies Educators
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Naidoo, Jamie Campbell; Sweeney, Miriam E. – Journal of International Social Studies, 2015
Library and Information Science (LIS) as a discipline is guided by core values that emphasize equal access to information, freedom of expression, democracy, and education. Importantly, diversity and social responsibility are specifically called out as foundations of the profession (American Library Association, 2004). Following from this, there…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Social Studies, Library Science, Information Science
Women, Power, and the "Old Boys Club": Ascending to Leadership in Male-Dominated Organizations.
Robins, Kikanza Nuri; Terrell, Raymond D. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
Examines some of the issues that arise for women as they learn to use their power effectively while competing for leadership in male-dominated organizations and outlines six styles of power and principles for using these strategies appropriately. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Females, Leadership Styles, Power Structure
The Provenance of Archives under Library Administration: Organizational Structures and Organic Relationships.
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Klaassen, 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
Deference to Authority in the Feminized Professions.
Silver, Linda R. – School Library Journal, 1988
Explores the concepts of authority, patriarchy, and professionalization as they relate to professions in which women predominate--teaching, nursing, librarianship, and social work. Sex-typing of jobs and qualitative differences between male- and female-dominated professions are considered. Sixteen references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Females, Librarians, Nurses, Power Structure
Making the Boss More Effective.
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Shaughnessy, Thomas W. – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Discusses the positive effects that can be attained in a library when senior management successfully supports library directors, and the importance of understanding the director's role and management style in order to increase his or her effectiveness. (CLB)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Leadership Responsibility, Library Administration, Library Directors
"Empowering the Professional: Alternative Visions of Leadership": An Introduction.
Kulleseid, Eleanor R.; Markuson, Carolyn A. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
Provides a brief introduction to the five articles in this issue, which explore the formal and informal dimensions of effective leadership, along with the personal, institutional, and social factors that shape the acquisition and use of power by the school library media professional. (CLB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Empowerment, Leadership Qualities, Learning Resources Centers
Tradition and Expertise in Academic Library Collection Development.
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Thomas, Lawrence – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Examines the question of whether faculty or librarians should have primary responsibility for collection development in academic libraries. The findings of recent collection evaluations are presented, and the need for cost effective collection policies that combine the expertise of faculty and librarians is discussed. (16 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Environment, College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness