Discussion of Humanistic Management by Teamwork (HMBT) rationalizes a preference for HMBT in academic library management. The University of New Mexico's Zia model of library organization is described as an example of HMBT, and several benefits of the Zia model are summarized. (MES)

Describes a one-year experiment with collective management--i.e., management in which decision-making rests with the department as a whole--in the Oberlin College Library reference department. The planning process, problems, and advantages and disadvantages of this style of management are discussed. Several questions are raised about the…

Discussion of cooperative educational programs explores the increasing interaction between college libraries and high school students and teachers. Strategies to assure success are suggested, including determining and planning for libraries' and students' needs; defining organizational structures; forming new communication structures; and holding…