The Governance of Public Libraries: Findings of the PLA Governance of Public Libraries Committee.

Scheppke, Jim

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ436212

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0163-5506

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Governance of Public Libraries: Findings of the PLA Governance of Public Libraries Committee.

Scheppke, Jim

Public Libraries, v30 n5 p288-94 Sep-Oct 1991

Describes a survey of library development officers in state library agencies that was conducted to investigate the types of governance structures of public libraries. Highlights include consolidation of public library services, public library boards, trends in public library governance, financial support and managerial effectiveness, and suggestions for further research. (LRW)

Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Financial Support, Futures (of Society), Governance, Governing Boards, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Research, Library Services, National Surveys, Public Libraries, Research Needs, State Agencies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A