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Turner, Anne M. – Library Administration & Management, 1990
Discusses aspects of a good system for library employee performance appraisal, stressing the importance of treating workers as adults and making the appraisal process a two-way exchange. The role of the line supervisor and how to deal with poor performance are also addressed. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Personnel, Personnel Evaluation, Personnel Management
Gardner, John W.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Seven articles address topics related to leadership and library administration: (1) the nature of leadership; (2) the role of mentorship in developing library leaders; (3) the relationship between leadership and personnel development; (4) leadership roles for librarians; (5) library directors as middle managers; (6) raising librarians' salaries;…
Descriptors: Leadership, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Directors
Peters, Tom; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1990
Six articles discuss the need for improved training of library personnel and strategies for attaining this goal. Areas discussed include training objectives, training methods, the role of library education, staff development at Indiana State University, the role of library management, and the creation of effective training methods. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Education
DeLon, Barbara A. – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Discusses the problem of keeping library staff motivated when promotions are not available. Topics addressed include the importance of management training that emphasizes communication skills; alternative ways to help employees grow, including staff development programs, lateral transfers, job rotation, and short-term projects; and helpful…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Personnel
Leonhardt, Thomas W. – Library Administration & Management, 1996
Suggests that libraries use a military model of organization, in favor of a big-business approach, to address job dissatisfaction among paraprofessional staff. Military concepts that transfer to the library milieu include clear responsibility delineations, demonstrable recognition of the value of individual workers, continuing education programs,…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Comparative Analysis, Continuing Education, Employee Attitudes
Goulding, Mary – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Provides background on the adoption of standards for reference service in public, special, academic, and high school libraries by the Suburban Library System (Illinois) and discusses their implementation and plans for evaluation. Highlights of the standards for written policies, staff, and resources are given; and the problem of noncompliance is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Materials, Library Networks
Bayne, Pauline S.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1994
Describes a computer-based training program for library staff developed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that used HyperCard stacks on Macintosh computers. Highlights include staff involvement; evaluation of modules; trainee participation and feedback; staff recognition; administrative support; implementation plan; supervisory…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Grealy, Deborah; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1996
A strategic planning task force at Denver University's Penrose Library conducted needs assessment and established a staff development program to address: orienting new staff; software training; and professional and personal development. Postprogram evaluation found improved morale, communication, and recognition of different learning styles, plus…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cognitive Style, Employee Attitudes, Flexible Scheduling
