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The Fault Lies Not in Our Stars--The Children's Librarian as Manager.
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Van Vliet, Virginia – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the need and reasons for having more children's librarians in managerial positions in public libraries. (CHC)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Librarians, Library Administration
Curriculum in the Library and the Library in the Curriculum.
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Brazeau, Marie-Therese – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Discusses role of teacher-librarian in process of "resource-based learning"--programs which involve students in use of wide range of print, nonprint, and human resources. Administration of the school library, selection and purchase of materials, and the working relationship between teacher-librarian and classroom teacher are highlighted. Two…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians, Library Acquisition
Staff Planning in a Time of Recession.
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Moore, Nick – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Examines staff management problems within British public libraries, one example of which is the unsuccessful attempt to introduce participative management. The effect of trade unions is noted and three levels of personnel planning (national, professional, and local) are discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Planning
Political Setting of Libraries in Post-Secondary Institutions.
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Beckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses the relevance of political power to the library's administration in post-secondary institutions. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Governance, Librarians, Library Administration
Academic Libraries: An Operational Model for Participation.
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Brown, Nancy – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Discusses participatory management systems for academic libraries. A model examining degree of control over the decision-making process, the issues subject to control, and the hierarchical level at which control is exercised provides a standardized framework for study and understanding of participation. (CWM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Planning, Decision Making, Librarians
The Role of the Automation Librarian in the Medium-Sized Library.
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White, Frank – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Describes the possible roles of an automation librarian working with microcomputer-based applications. Topics discussed include developing original applications; troubleshooting; software evaluation; hardware and software monitoring, maintenance, and upgrading; data protection; staff training; system documentation; negotiation and communication;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Librarians, Library Administration
Job Sharing Provides a Useful Alternative.
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Plant, Sheila – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Job sharing is discussed as alternative approach to traditional professional librarian work arrangements and viable solution for: working mothers wanting part-time, career-oriented jobs; end-of-career librarians near retirement; those who desire increased leisure. Employers' reluctance is outlined noting increased expense, salary problems,…
Descriptors: Careers, Employed Women, Employer Attitudes, Employment Practices
Personality--Librarians as Communicators.
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Black, Sandra M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Reviews a number of studies done to identify the personality characteristics of librarians. Fifteen references are cited. (CHC)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Leadership Qualities, Librarians
In Case of Unions, Use This.
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Francis, Derek – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
A trustee of a Canadian public library discusses issues that must be addressed by the library board when the library staff forms a union. Suggestions are provided to aid in dealing with a union. (CHC)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Foreign Countries, Governing Boards, Labor Problems
Public Library Boards and Chief Librarians: A Creative Balance.
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Cameron, Alexander; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Discusses responses to a 1990 survey of 21 Chief Librarians of medium-sized public libraries in Ontario regarding experiences working with the Library Board. Topics addressed include the powers and role of the board, balance and limits of power, informing the board, working with the municipality, the working relationship, clarifying expectations,…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Foreign Countries, Governing Boards, Librarian Attitudes