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Peer reviewedCameron, Alexander; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Discusses responses to a 1990 survey of 21 Chief Librarians of medium-sized public libraries in Ontario regarding experiences working with the Library Board. Topics addressed include the powers and role of the board, balance and limits of power, informing the board, working with the municipality, the working relationship, clarifying expectations,…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Foreign Countries, Governing Boards, Librarian Attitudes
Peer reviewedOsborne, Reed – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1996
Leadership abilities of male and female chief executive officers (CEOs) of 54 Ontario public libraries were evaluated by 272 board members and management or professional staff. CEOs generally rated high on all criteria; they were evaluated more highly by board members than by staff. Male CEOs were perceived to be more effective at securing…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHarris, Roma M.; Tague, Jean M. – Library Quarterly, 1989
Presents results of intensive biographical interviews with male and female directors of academic, government, and large public library systems across Canada to examine differences in career paths. Topics discussed include publication record; professional associations; mobility; preprofessional library work experience; administrative preparation;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Career Development, Career Planning
Peer reviewedCurry, Ann – Library & Information Science Research, 1994
Examines questions of censorship based on a study of the novel "American Psycho" and a survey of Canadian public libraries that investigated selection policies and the circulation of controversial titles. Highlights include previous research, Canadian laws regarding freedom of information, role of the chief librarian, and the role of…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Censorship, Fiction, Foreign Countries
