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Aveney, Brian – American Libraries, 1976
A profile of Marty Martelle, director of the Sacramento City-County Library System. (PF)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors, Professional Recognition
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Lee, Susan A. – College and Research Libraries, 1977
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)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Collective Bargaining, College Libraries, Library Administration
Aud, Thomas L. – Library Journal, 1988
Reviews the current literature to provide information on openings and recent appointments at the state librarian level around the country. The varied roles of state libraries are also described, and a brief discussion of the qualifications of a state library director is included. (21 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Directors, Library Role, Literature Reviews
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Lynch, Mary Jo – Public Libraries, 1990
Presents data on 1989 salaries of public library directors in cities for 10 population groups (from those serving populations of over 1,000,000 to under 2,500). Taken from the "Municipal Year Book 1990," the data are classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. (MES)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors, Public Libraries
Piccininni, James – 1995
This brief 3-page paper gives a broad outline of the type of qualifications needed for a librarian to become a library director. Four requirements that candidates should meet are suggested: (1) a work record involving both public and technical library services; (2) a second Master's degree or doctoral degree; (3) evidence of initiative as revealed…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Employment Qualifications, Librarians, Library Administration
Mills, Peggy, Comp.; Buckley, Bonnie J., Ed.; Kerschner, Joan G., Ed. – 1998
This handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference and to provide Nevada public library trustees with basic information for helping Nevada public libraries increase their services to meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the people of Nevada. The handbook consists of the following chapters: Take Time to Learn the…
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Library Administration, Library Directors, Library Planning
Corbus, Larry – American Libraries, 1999
Discusses the role of library trustees or board members in public library administrative decisions, examines managerial styles among public library directors, and describes situations that invite the board to micromanage. Sidebar "Success in 10 Steps" suggests ten steps to maintain a balance of power between staff and trustees. (LRW)
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Library Administration, Library Directors, Power Structure
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inCite, 1996
The seven state libraries of Australia are profiled in two- page articles. Each article contains a description of the library and its programs, a statement from its director or state librarian about his/her background, and photographs. (DGM)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Directors
Gardner, John W.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Seven articles address topics related to leadership and library administration: (1) the nature of leadership; (2) the role of mentorship in developing library leaders; (3) the relationship between leadership and personnel development; (4) leadership roles for librarians; (5) library directors as middle managers; (6) raising librarians' salaries;…
Descriptors: Leadership, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors
Woodsworth, Anne – Library Journal, 1989
Examines trends contributing to a high attrition rate among academic library directors: (1) growth of enrollment; (2) changes in the university presidency; (3) proliferation in university management; (4) changes in the world of learning and research; (5) inflation; and (6) technology. Other pressures and possible solutions are also discussed. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Administration, Higher Education, Library Administration
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Lynch, Mary Jo – Public Libraries, 1992
Reports data on salaries of public library directors from the Municipal Year Book 1992. Salaries are presented for 10 population groups (i.e., size of population served) and are further classified by geographic region, city type, and form of government. (MES)
Descriptors: City Government, Library Administration, Library Directors, Municipalities
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 2000
This manual is intended to serve as a guide for public library directors and boards of trustees in meeting the requirements of Wisconsin's public librarian certification law which requires certification for administrators of public library systems, county libraries, county library services, and municipal public libraries. The manual contains the…
Descriptors: Certification, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors
Stephens, Annabel K.; Smith, Jim – Alabama Librarian, 1995
Directors of Alabama's 180 public libraries and 21 library systems were surveyed to determine their use and opinions of the "1988 Standards for Public Library Service in Alabama." Replies included feedback on standards directors considered most or least helpful and suggestions for additional standards. Analysis of the responses is…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Directors, Library Standards, Library Surveys
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Hardesty, Larry – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the attitudes of academic administrators toward academic libraries focuses on a study of 36 liberal arts colleges that was conducted to determine whether results of an earlier study that indicated negative attitudes were still valid in 1988-89. Recommendations for improving the relationship between college deans and library directors…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Academic Libraries, Administrator Attitudes, Higher Education
Biggs, Mary; Kramer, Glenna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses the role of the public library trustees and considers characteristics that are important for successful library boards, including diversity, active participation, knowledge of laws that authorize creation of public libraries and describe the terms and duties of board members, selection and support of a good library director, and…
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Laws, Library Administration, Library Directors
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