For the academic library director there is a multitude of expectations derived from diverse and often conflicting individuals and groups with whom this individual is concerned. Utilizing the framework of role theory, this study describes and analyzes the role of the library director. (Author/AP)

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)

Turn over in the position of university library directors has increased markedly in the past decade. Seventy-eight large university libraries have been investigated to identify problems and make recommendations. Planning, budgeting, and the relationship of the library to the university are discussed. (70 references) (DH)

This study examined the organizational structures for professional staff participation in decision making at selected university libraries with membership in the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, and determined the perceived degree, quality, and effectiveness of staff participation. Twenty-two library directors and 192 professional…

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)

This review of issues facing administrators of community college libraries and learning resources centers focuses on four main areas: (1) organization of services; (2) maximizing library effectiveness; (3) administrative qualifications; and (4) standards for community college libraries. It begins by arguing that, since a library reflects the goals…

Describes one academic library's experiences in developing a new management structure based on teams to cope with increasing internal and external changes. The views of a team leader, team member, a new librarian, and the director are presented, and benefits and problems of the new structure are presented. (Contains 16 references.) (EAM)