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Watstein, Sarah Barbara – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
This second part of an article on sexual harassment and libraries features stories of library workers who have suffered sexual harassment. Highlights include problems from men and women; homosexuality issues; harassment from supervisors, employees being supervised, co-workers, and patrons; and the involvement of Equal Employment Opportunity…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Library Administration, Library Personnel, Problems
Welzel, Karen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Innovation, Library Administration
Rome, Linda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Describes the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator and examines its use as a management tool for library administrators to build effective work teams. Successful applications of the method are described, its limitations are discussed, and suggestions for the effective use of this tool are offered. (Five references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Interpersonal Communication, Interprofessional Relationship, Library Administration
Traister, Daniel – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses alternatives for dealing with insider theft of rare library materials, including publicizing losses and prosecuting. An example of insider theft is detailed. Ideas for preventing theft, including hiring practices and restricting access to materials, are considered. Suggestions for thinking through procedures to deal with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Library Administration
Webb, Gisela – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Describes a performance management approach to library personnel management that stresses communication, clarification of goals, and reinforcement of new practices and behaviors. Each phase of the evaluation process (preparation, rating, administrative review, appraisal interview, and follow-up) and special evaluations to be used in cases of…
Descriptors: Employer Employee Relationship, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Job Performance
Phenix, Katharine – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Describes results of a telephone survey of public libraries in Colorado that was conducted to assess both the attitudes and the needs of microcomputer users. Topics discussed include staff use of microcomputers; public access microcomputers; user fees; and types of hardware and software used, and types desired. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Software, Library Administration, Library Automation
Buck, Dayna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
This staffing survey of 34 Geac minicomputer-based circulation system installations (public, academic, state, and special libraries, library consortia) was designed to identify the variables which affect staffing needs. Discussion covers differences in responses, types of staff positions, core and ancillary job duties, application training,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Circulation
Fish, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Discussion of cultural diversity in a rapidly changing population focuses on efforts at the San Jose Public Library to respond to cultural and demographic changes. Obstacles to responding are reviewed as well as positive responses, which include creation of policy statements, developing goals and objectives, administrative reorganization, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Library Administration