Presents data on 1989 salaries of public library directors in cities for 10 population groups (from those serving populations of over 1,000,000 to under 2,500). Taken from the "Municipal Year Book 1990," the data are classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. (MES)

Reports data on salaries of public library directors from the Municipal Year Book 1992. Salaries are presented for 10 population groups (i.e., size of population served) and are further classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. (MES)

Presents salary data for public library directors based on information published by the International City Management Association (ICMA). Ten population groups are represented and are further classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. A comparison of data shows highest salaries in the West and lowest in the South. (LRW)

Describes a survey that was designed to gather information on the time-management practices of library directors in large public libraries. Highlights include delegation of authority, leadership styles relating to conflict resolution, a ranking of activities that waste time, the use of committees, and gender and age differences. (15 references)…

Presents transcript of interviews with three administrators of small rural libraries. Highlights include state and national encouragement of marketing efforts; funding for in-service education for rural public librarians; changing roles of rural public libraries; library standards; and advice for newly appointed directors. (LRW)

Develops a career and managerial profile of directors of Northeastern medium-sized public libraries based on the responses of 217 directors. The results confirm the existence of many of the gender-based career patterns found among directors of academic and larger public libraries together with an emphasis on internal administrator roles. (16…