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Perspectives on Library Public Services from Four Leaders
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Dallis, Diane – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2017
This article explores and examines the state of library services through interviewing a small group of directors, associate deans, and associate university librarians of public services and identifying common themes and insightful views on this area of librarianship. The participants respond to the same set of questions that cover topics including…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Services, Library Administration, Administrator Attitudes
Making a Difference in Their Own Way: The Role of Library Directors and Non-Directorial Staff at Tribal College Libraries
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Dilevko, Juris; Gottlieb, Lisa – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2002
This study examines the different viewpoints of library directors and non-directors about their jobs at tribal colleges. Previous ties to a tribal college or tribal membership were important factors in shaping experiences of library staff. The findings may be useful in developing successful recruitment and retention strategies for tribal college…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, College Libraries, Tribally Controlled Education, Library Administration
Update in Education for Community College Library Administrators.
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Matthews, Elizabeth W. – Journal of Education for Librarianship, 1979
A survey of the educational preparation of the chief administrators of learning resource centers in public two-year community colleges revealed that they valued their preparation in basic library science, felt inadequately prepared in audiovisual subjects, and suggested new courses to meet the demands of expanded administrative duties. (FM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Education, College Libraries, Learning Resources Centers
Don't Shelve Your College Librarian.
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Moffett, William A. – Educational Record, 1982
College librarians do not always find the characteristics they wish their teaching and administrative colleagues to have: a genuine understanding of the library's mission in higher education; a clearer recognition of the professional librarian's craft and acceptance as a peer; and a reliable flow of communication and consultation. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, College Libraries
How Library Directors and Academic Deans in the Southeastern United States Perceive the Future Role of Two-Year-College Libraries.
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Pitts, B. E.; Thomas, A. C. – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1988
Describes a survey conducted to determine the perceptions of academic deans and library directors at 150 two-year colleges regarding the function of the college library/learning resources center. Reports strong agreement between the deans and directors with respect to the role of the library in instructional support and development. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Community Colleges
Coping with Schedules for Extended Hours: A Survey of Attitudes and Practices.
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Wells, Dorothy P. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1979
Presents results of survey questionnaires sent to 49 university libraries requesting information concerning work schedules for public service librarians and gives suggestions for dealing with extended hours and flexible schedules. (CWM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Employee Attitudes, Flexible Working Hours
Competency Evaluation and Expectations of the Public Comprehensive Community College Librarian; A National Survey of Chief Instructional Officers.
Wallace, Angelo – 1977
The chief instructional officers (CIO's) of 751 public comprehensive community colleges were surveyed to determine their perceptions of the skills and competencies necessary for junior college librarians. Respondents were asked to indicate both the desired and actual level of competency of their campus librarians in the areas of: (1) knowledge of…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Doctoral Dissertations
Implementing Computer-Based Training for Library Staff.
Bayne, Pauline S.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1994
Describes a computer-based training program for library staff developed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that used HyperCard stacks on Macintosh computers. Highlights include staff involvement; evaluation of modules; trainee participation and feedback; staff recognition; administrative support; implementation plan; supervisory…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation