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Download full textConroy, Barbara, Ed. – 1976
This compilation presents drafts and plans of staff development programs designed by participants of the Institute for Training in Staff Development for 21 western libraries. To provide a context for examination of the models, an overview outlines the necessary components for a successful staff development program. Section I considers staff…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Administration, Library Personnel, Library Planning
Peer reviewedHerman, Douglas – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes a multifaceted evaluation of the Brandeis model of reference services, which included how the model was defined, direct observation of librarians, unobtrusive study, and a focus group project to gauge patron response. Results of the study and needed improvements are discussed. A sidebar article describes the Brandeis model. (22…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation, Higher Education, Improvement
Giesecke, Joan R. – Library Administration and Management, 1994
Librarians from the University of Arizona describe the process of reorganizing from a traditional to a team-centered, user-focused organization. The reasons for reorganizing, the preliminary self-study process, the design and implementation of the new structure, staff participation and reaction, developing staff teamwork, and advice for other…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Libraries, Committees, Higher Education
Haycock, Ken; Cavill, Pat – 1999
This case study examined: (1) what market research is required for planning for the implementation of "Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning," the 1998 national guidelines for effective school library media programs; (2) what issues need to be addressed and what target audiences are required to effect change, as well as…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Burnett, Kathleen; McNally, Mary Jane – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1994
Discusses the role of the library media center in preparing for emerging technology. An action agenda to connect the media center with new technology is proposed, including defining models of information processing and developing related curricula; adoption of models and curricula; staff development; and long-range planning and curriculum…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedBarnard, Susan B. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Describes a model of Total Quality Management (TQM) developed by the Association of Research Libraries. The issues, elements and processes of a comprehensive TQM-based transition, including commitment by management, linkage to organizational strategic planning, organizational culture, understanding customers, and quality teams are covered.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Principles, Higher Education, Library Administration
