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Download full textSomerville, Mary M.; Howard, Zaana – Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2010
Introduction: This paper discusses an "information in context" design project at Auraria Library in Denver, Colorado which aims to collaboratively create organizational structures and communication systems with and for library employees. Method: This action research project is founded within shared leadership, informed learning and…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Leadership
Peer reviewedBlack, Leah; Forro, Denise – College & Research Libraries, 1999
Focuses on appropriate and potentially helpful applications of workplace humor to enhance the work atmosphere in academic libraries. Provides an overview of humor literature and Internet sites. Discusses a conference on incorporating humor into the workplace, humor in academic libraries, personal applications, and applications for management in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Conferences, Employee Attitudes, Higher Education
Allen, Bryce L., Ed.; Weech, Terry L., Ed. – 1995
This is a collection of six papers on critical issues in library management presented at the annual Allerton Park Conference (35th, October 24-26, 1993) sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. The first paper, "Learning about Leadership: What Works in Modern Organizations"…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Decision Making, Human Resources, Information Sources
American Library Association, Chicago, IL. Library Administration and Management Association. – 1991
While it may seem redundant to be considering the library as a humanistic workplace, since most libraries are probably at the upper end of the quality of workplace life, there is always some room for improvement, making the topic worthy of exploration. The most important consideration in a humanistic workplace is how people are treated. There is a…
Descriptors: Change, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Awareness, Decision Making
Peer reviewedArthur, Gwen – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1998
Examines myths and realities of aging in the academic library workforce and other work environments. Discusses technology-related changes in higher education; technology training; performance evaluation and career development for veteran library staff; managing change with late-career employees; implications for public and reference services; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Age, Age Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Parker, Sandra – 1995
Employee absenteeism is a problem faced by all library and information service managers as it erodes both salary budgets and productivity. It can have an undermining effect on staff morale, and may be an indicator of low staff motivation levels. There are two types of absence, unavoidable and avoidable, which can be measured using lost time and…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Oriented Programs, Employee Absenteeism, Foreign Countries
