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Curzon, Susan Carol – Library Journal, 2009
Six years ago, the author shared some strategies on managing a cutback ("Budget Shortfalls," "Library Journal" 5/15/03, p. 34-35). Now, people are in an even more severe economic downturn. In this article, the author offers some additional tips on how to cope with more budget shortfalls during this recession.
Descriptors: Budgets, Retrenchment, Libraries, Library Administration
Hill, Chrystle; Farkas, Meredith – Library Journal, 2008
Each year, "Library Journal" recognizes 50 or so emerging leaders in the profession as Movers & Shakers. These library professionals are passionate about the work they do and are moving the profession forward, often in creative and innovative ways. Some of these individuals enjoyed and were encouraged by amazing institutional support and…
Descriptors: Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, Libraries, Library Services
Weiss, Emily – Library Journal, 2007
When the author ran into other recent graduates at the American Library Association (ALA) annual conference in New Orleans in 2006, several told her they were not happy with their jobs. After months of searching, they settled for positions in isolated rural libraries, have jobs with little responsibility, or are expected to manage their staff…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Library Administration, Graduates, Public Libraries
Neal, James G. – Library Journal, 2006
Academic libraries now hire an increasing number of individuals to fill professional librarian positions who do not have the master's degree in library science. Academic libraries are also creating a wide range of new professional assignments that demand diverse educational backgrounds. Additionally, responsibilities formerly carried out by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Education
Olsgaard, John N.; Olsgaard, Jane K. – Library Journal, 1988
Suggests guidelines for library administrators in dealing with employee substance abuse and related problems. Early warning signs are listed, general organizational approaches (i.e., the write-off approach vs the treatment approach) are discussed and actions that should be taken are described as well as actions that should be avoided. (7…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Legal Problems, Library Administration
Patterson, Linda – Library Journal, 2004
Employees are valuable. The cost of hiring, training, and retaining staff--not just librarians, but all staff--generally makes up the largest part of a library's budget. Since library support staff usually comprise 60-80 percent of the work force, it makes perfect fiscal sense to motivate this segment of employees to stay. There is an even more…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration
Epstein, Susan Baerg – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of care and planning given to the implementation of an automated library system highlights informing the staff in the early stages, project management, involvement of the entire staff, the control log, time and money, where and when to go online, and implementation consultants. (EJS)
Descriptors: Consultants, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Personnel
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2002
Describes the new library at the University of Arizona that is part of the Integrated Learning Center, a comprehensive learning environment focusing on undergraduate students. Topics include access to computers; support staff; and a management model to meet the needs of a new library organizational structure that puts the user at the top. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Computers, Higher Education, Library Administration
Kusack, James M. – Library Journal, 1990
Reports results of a survey of large public libraries on incidents of muscular-skeletal injuries associated with use of computer keyboards in libraries. Personnel policies and practices that can minimize injuries are outlined. Sidebars describe the importance of adjustable workstations, steps that employees can take to minimize injuries, and…
Descriptors: Injuries, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Library Administration, Library Personnel
Library Journal, 2005
Librarians like to say their libraries are the heart of their communities, and in Cynthia Fuerst's case, it is a fact. For the Kankakee Public Library, this took long, hard effort by an inspired library director, the mayor, and a developer who wanted to revive business in an economically devastated downtown. When Fuerst became the library's…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Personnel, Library Administration, Library Development
White, Herbert S. – Library Journal, 1993
Outlines an approach to budgeting in the research library. The following priorities are addressed: an adequate student labor force; adequate support staff; professional staff; education, training, and professional involvement; physical facilities and equipment; and the access--rather than collection development--budget. (EA)
Descriptors: Budgets, Continuing Education, Higher Education, Library Administration
White, Herbert S. – Library Journal, 1998
Suggests that the main reason for the presumed surplus of librarians is that these professionals refuse to defend, let alone expand, their territorial boundaries from "experts" who decide results independently of library staffs and budgets. Argues that librarians should provide better service, rather than encouraging self-service and that certain…
Descriptors: Job Analysis, Job Applicants, Job Placement, Librarians
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2002
Describes the role and activities of Susan Kent, City Librarian of Los Angeles, who was named librarian of the year by Library Journal. Discusses political aspects; improving and expanding Los Angeles Public Library branches; public and private funding; the staff and union issues; national and international organizations; and career influences.…
Descriptors: Awards, Branch Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2006
In this article, the author describes how the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) struggled with a fraction of its former staff, limited hours, and a massive fundraising challenge after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. While previously 171 people staffed locations, only 40 employees plus a smaller--and shifting--cadre of…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Government Libraries, Natural Disasters, Weather
Marchant, Maurice P. – Library Journal, 1982
Argues that service is better in libraries whose staff participate in management activities than in libraries run by authoritarian methods, and that staff educational diversity and adequate collection resources linked to a participative management style enhance staff satisfaction and, concomitantly, library performance. (RAA)
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Leadership Styles, Library Administration, Library Personnel
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