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Moskowitz, Michael Ann – College and Research Libraries, 1986
A study based on a model developed by Henry Mintzberg examined the internal and external managerial roles of 126 New England college and university library directors. Survey results indicate that the 97 responding directors were primarily involved with internal managerial roles and work contacts. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Role, Higher Education, Library Administration
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Gothberg, Helen M.; Riggs, Donald E. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a survey that evaluated time management practices among directors of large academic libraries. Factors such as the ability to delegate authority, leadership style, and the most common time wasters are discussed, and topics are suggested for further research. (19 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Efficiency, Leadership Qualities, Library Administration
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Munch, Janet Butler – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a survey that examined the existence and activities of Friends of the Library groups at colleges and universities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The discussion includes founding dates, institutional data, factors affecting the formation of Friends groups, and the membership and purpose of existing groups. (14 notes/references)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Group Activities, Group Membership, Higher Education
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McAnally, Arthur M.; Downs, Robert B. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
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)
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, College Libraries, Library Administration
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Mosley, Madison, Jr. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
This study identifies administrative practices in resource centers of small, 2-year, publicly supported community and junior colleges in following areas: components of resource center, staffing patterns, organization of collection, format of card catalog, online systems and reference services, anti-theft systems, and assistance to faculty in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Colleges, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
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Anderson, Paul M.; Miller, Ellen G. – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Discussion of the user opinion survey conducted by University of Cincinnati Libraries to aid in the participative planning process for library automation notes methodology, instrument design, distribution, analysis, feedback, rate of return, use of current record systems, sequence of automating record systems, and suggestions. Fourteen sources are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Automation
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Gerry, Ellen; Klingberg, Susan – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a survey of librarians in the California State University that examined the extent of professional staff participation in decision making. Organizational structures that facilitate participative management are identified, and librarians' perceptions of its degree and effectiveness are discussed. (6 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Library Administration
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Allen, Nessy – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes the development and administration of archives in Australian universities, and discusses problems relating to financial support, staffing, space allocation, placement, and management. The outlook for the future of archives in Australia is then examined, focusing on financial support and the role of the government in encouraging…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Ford, Vikki – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Presents results of survey of 48 academic library directors on use and effectiveness of public relations (PR) programs (planned PR programs administered by one person, coordinated PR programs, favored channels of communication, importance of academic library PR). Recommendations based on survey results and review of literature are offered. (22…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Higher Education, Library Administration
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Wong, William S.; Zubatsky, David S. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
This study determines the current length of service among library directors at Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and non-ARL libraries and compares findings with similar investigations completed in early 1970s. Responses on gender, ethnic background, position titles, internal promotion, professional experience, degrees, and retirement and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
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McClure, Charles R.; Samuels, Alan R. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Reports on study of academic librarians' perceptions of information processing and organizational climate. Findings discussed include significant relationship between democratic governance climate and information dissemination; high dependency on internal oral sources as input for decision making; minimal selection of information resources based…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Correlation, Decision Making
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Wittenbach, Stefanie A.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1992
A survey of cataloging and reference department heads in ARL (Association for Research Libraries) member libraries showed that both professional experience and management coursework play a part in a librarian's promotion to department head. It is suggested that library management will improve if libraries require formal management preparation and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Education, Department Heads, Employment Qualifications
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Schlichter, Doris J.; Pemberton, J. Michael – College and Research Libraries, 1992
Literature analysis indicates that surveys are not widely used in the planning process for academic libraries because of difficulties with design of user studies, translation of survey results into management decisions, and acceptance of survey data by librarians. Trends such as competition from private information sources will force a change in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Librarian Attitudes
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Parmer, Coleen; East, Dennis – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Discusses previous job satisfaction research and reports a study of job satisfaction among Ohio academic library support staff using Paul E. Spector's Job Satisfaction Survey. The 434 responses indicate general satisfaction, with greater satisfaction among females, among those who work in public services, have less experience, or who work…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Females, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction