Choosing the Road Less Traveled: The North Suburban Library System Creates a Learning Organization.

Hayes, Jan; Sullivan, Maureen; Baaske, Ian

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Publication Date: 1999

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Choosing the Road Less Traveled: The North Suburban Library System Creates a Learning Organization.

Hayes, Jan; Sullivan, Maureen; Baaske, Ian

Public Libraries, v38 n2 p110-14 Mar-Apr 1999

Describes the North Suburban Library System (Chicago) experience of becoming a Learning Organization which involves issues relating to management, decision making, knowledge transfer, and empowerment at all staff levels. Discusses teamwork, collaborative efforts, communication, information sharing, annual planning, and staff development and training. (LRW)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Information Transfer, Library Administration, Library Personnel, Library Planning, Organizational Theories, Staff Development, Teamwork

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Language: English

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