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Peer reviewedJohnson, Edward R. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
A promising management technique for librarians is "management by objectives," which helps to establish library goals, measure performance objectively, and to identify factors affecting an operation's final results. (3 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Classification, College Libraries, Library Planning
Peer reviewedFields, Dennis C. – College and Research Libraries, 1974
Management theories are discussed as they apply to library management and administration and to specific areas of library service. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Human Relations, Libraries, Library Planning, Management by Objectives
Peer reviewedBerkner, Dimity S. – College and Research Libraries, 1979
Summarizes types and uses of performance appraisal and arguments for and against its effectiveness. A proposal is presented for including this tool in a total program of management communication, goal-setting, and evaluation as they impact on professional development and job satisfaction rather than directly on promotions and salary increases.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Critical Incidents Method, Evaluation, Job Satisfaction
Peer reviewedSchwartz, Charles A. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Discussion of performance appraisal in nonprofit organizations and the difficulties involved in obtaining accurate job feedback examines four types of appraisal: behavioralism; minimal model; heuristic knowledge; and tacit information from in-house experimentation. Conclusions are drawn about the usefulness of these approaches and a suggestion for…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Bias, Feedback, Interviews
