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University Libraries as Economic Systems
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Marchant, Maurice P. – College and Research Libraries, 1975
The possibility of developing an economic theory of libraries is explored. The concepts of economic theory, economic system, and economic model are discussed as potentially applicable to libraries. (Author)
Descriptors: Budgets, College Libraries, Economics, Libraries
Socio-Technical Theory and Job Design in Libraries
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Musman, Klaus – College and Research Libraries, 1978
Under the influence of socio-technical theory, recent job satisfaction research has focused upon the areas of (1) the work itself, (2) the individual versus the organization, and (3) job design. This paper focuses on these three areas and explores some of the problems in job design for library employees. (Author/AWP)
Descriptors: Job Development, Job Satisfaction, Librarians, Libraries
Motivational Basis for Compensation Strategies in a Library Environment.
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Sever, Shmuel; Westcott, Fred – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Two dominant motivational theories are reviewed--valence-instrumentality-expectancy theory and reinforcement theory--and discussed in terms of management, motivation of professional staff, rewards for achievement, and needs consistent with both theories (affiliation, power, achievement, competence). A 17-item annotated list of references is…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Modification, Employer Employee Relationship, Library Administration
Use of the Reference Service in a Large Academic Library
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Balay, Robert; Andrew, Christine – College and Research Libraries, 1975
Summarizes a study of the use of reference service at Sterling Memorial Library, the central research library of Yale University. (PF)
Descriptors: Catalogs, College Libraries, Interviews, Library Instruction