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The Managerial Roles of Academic Library Directors: The Mintzberg Model.
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Moskowitz, Michael Ann – College and Research Libraries, 1986
A study based on a model developed by Henry Mintzberg examined the internal and external managerial roles of 126 New England college and university library directors. Survey results indicate that the 97 responding directors were primarily involved with internal managerial roles and work contacts. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Role, Higher Education, Library Administration
The Changing Role of Directors of University Libraries
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McAnally, Arthur M.; Downs, Robert B. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
Turn over in the position of university library directors has increased markedly in the past decade. Seventy-eight large university libraries have been investigated to identify problems and make recommendations. Planning, budgeting, and the relationship of the library to the university are discussed. (70 references) (DH)
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, College Libraries, Library Administration
Academic Library Directors: A Managerial Role Profile.
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Mech, Terrence F. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
This examination of the managerial profiles of 354 academic library directors indicates that directors are active primarily in management roles within their libraries, although significant variations exist among directors at doctoral, comprehensive, baccalaureate, and two-year institutions. Work contacts and the importance of human, conceptual,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Qualifications
What Professional Librarians Expect from Administrators: One Librarian's View; Another Librarian's View; and An Administrator's Response.
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Price, 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