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Peer reviewedSt. Clair, Gloriana; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
This selected bibliography includes articles on the management of library technical services published from 1980 to the present. Citations are divided among automation, education, personnel management techniques, managing external constituents, and the role of technical services in the library. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Education
Peer reviewedRooks, Dana C.; Thompson, Linda L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the impact of automation on library technical services, and the need for library managers to be aware of the issues involved and to plan for future developments. The discussion focuses on the areas of job related concerns of technical staff, organizational structures, recruitment and training, and ergonomic considerations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Job Satisfaction, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Peer reviewedRiggs, Donald E. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the need for administrators of library technical services to be leaders, if they are to cope effectively with changing technologies. The ability of leaders to effect change, apply critical thinking skills to problems, plan, and motivate staff is examined in terms of the development of technical services. (7 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Critical Thinking, Leadership Qualities, Library Administration
Peer reviewedAndrews, Virgina Lee; Kelley, Carol Marie – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Describes the impact of automation on the responsibilities of both support and professional staff as well as evolutionary role of library assistants at Texas Tech University. Workflows for retrospective conversion of monographs and serials, current processing techniques, and the organization of the processing units are discussed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, College Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFoster, Constance L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses the need to cope effectively with technological transitions in library technical services and to plan for successful staff development. The areas discussed include changing job skills, financial planning, ergonomics, innovative partnerships, training, and an emphasis on human resources development. (21 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Human Factors Engineering, Job Skills, Library Automation
Peer reviewedWebb, Gisela M. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Explores the emerging role of librarians and support staff members, and the requirements both will have to meet to function effectively. The discussion of practical ideas to help current staff prepare for as yet undefinable responsibilities includes participative management, staff development, and involvement in professional organizations. (10…
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Job Development, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Peer reviewedFlowers, Kay – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Discusses the effects of rapid development and deployment of information processing technology and the aging of the workforce on library technical services. Problems that can result are considered, and ergonomic solutions, training, change management, and the avoidance of stereotypes are advocated. (Contains nine references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Change Strategies, Demography
