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Peer reviewedKroll, H. Rebecca – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1983
Types of performance evaluation for academic librarians are discussed, noting strengths and weaknesses--formats, relative ranking system, dimensionalized ranking system, management by objectives, and degree of participation. Use of appraisal program to aid library administration in monitoring ongoing activity, planning ahead, and motivating…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Librarians
Ho, James – Library Administration & Management, 1988
Presents a quantitative method for implementing management by objectives (MBO) in library technical services. Several mathematical formulas show the relationships between such variables as: (1) volume of works; (2) total materials budget; (3) number of staff; (4) working hours; (5) productivity; and (6) tasks. (four references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Higher Education, Library Administration
American Library Association, Chicago, IL. – 1980
The comments of 21 library professionals from academic and public libraries on principles of library administration are presented in this guide. The members of the Library Administration and Management middle management discussion group touch upon goal setting in management, getting to know new staff, interpersonal relationships between employee…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Leadership Training
Peer reviewedHendrickson, Kent, Ed. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
This theme issue focuses on "creating the library's future" through creative library management. Seven articles provide a variety of perspectives on particular library management styles and approaches to library issues. The planning process, creativity in the work place, and innovations in libraries are discussed. (MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
