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Crane, Janet; Pavy, Jeanne A. – Public Services Quarterly, 2008
As libraries change to meet the evolving needs of our patrons, including the development of online services, many libraries are considering consolidating physical service points to maximize staff and better serve the in-house patron. This article describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process involved in merging the circulation and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Personnel, Working Hours, Library Administration
Notowitz, Carol – School Library Journal, 1982
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of job-sharing as an alternative to part-time employment in libraries and describes a job-sharing experiment at the Parson Branch of the Public Library of Columbus and Franklin County. Six references are included. (CHC)
Descriptors: Job Development, Job Layoff, Job Satisfaction, Library Administration
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Morris, Anne; Barnacle, Stephen – Electronic Library, 1989
Discusses the importance of recognizing the human component in library automation systems to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the system. Human factors considerations are discussed in terms of health and safety aspects, ergonomics, workplace design, and job organization. (41 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Human Factors Engineering, Job Development, Job Satisfaction
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Bechtel, Joan M. – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1994
Discusses restructuring a college library staff to provide adequate library services by employing librarian generalists who specialize in several areas of librarianship. Highlights include the professional benefits; planning for change; staff development and hiring; and specific guidelines for restructuring jobs to meet the information needs of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Guidelines, Higher Education