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Peer reviewedLange, Clifford E. – Library Trends, 1980
Discusses the role of library governing boards and the environment of the rural public library in considering the functions of the rural library trustee. (FM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Governing Boards, Library Administration, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedEuster, Joanne R.; Solomon, Eric – Library Trends, 1994
A library director and a university professor of English, who has also served as acting director of the library, engage in a dialogue about the role of the interim or acting director. Although they bring quite different perspectives to the discussion, they agree on the fundamental role and responsibilities of the interim director. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Change Strategies, College Faculty
Peer reviewedMartin, Susan K. – Library Trends, 2000
Discussion of fund-raising in academic libraries addresses issues of major gifts, capital campaigns, organization, staffing, constituency, and the role of the library development program within the academic community. Highlights include library administrator roles, goals, centralized versus decentralized development, and creating a major-gifts…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Role, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSullivan, Maureen – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses the changing role and responsibilities of middle managers and department heads in large research libraries. Skills and abilities required for effective management and the need for continuing leadership training are outlined. (10 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Career Choice, Continuing Education
