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Person, Ruth J.; Newman, George Charles – 1988
This report on the process by which a university librarian is selected is based on interviews with key participants in searches for library directors at five medium to large universities, each of which had selected a new university librarian within the two years prior to the survey. It was found that the five universities--one private, one…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Selection, Employment Qualifications
Peer reviewedPerson, Ruth J.; Newman, George Charles – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a study that identified common characteristics of successful searches for library directors at large university libraries. Characteristics identified include relative openness with respect to the process, a clear understanding of affirmative action guidelines, a commitment to the library by academic officers, and interest from…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Affirmative Action
