A successful experiment was designed to put administrative matters in the hands of non-librarians in order to free librarians for collection development, instruction of students, and involvement with faculty in other university programs. (LS)

This article discusses the background of the controversy in library personnel administration, the theory of compensation, and current practices in 200 libraries (academic, public, government, special). (JAB)

Fiscal austerity in libraries has forced some administrators to consider alternatives such as computerized reference services or non-professional staff at the reference desk for reducing the cost of professional reference service. (JAB)

A response to the editorial "Pitt and the Pendulum" by John Berry, an article concerned with the problems of research libraries in this time of change and uncertainty. (Author/KP)

Discusses the reentry of professional women who interrupt their careers to devote full time to their families. This issue is considered as it affects women across careers and as it relates to librarians. Proposals to meet the needs of reentry workers are offered, including training, work options such as flexible hours, and career development. (13…

Describes the concept of power and its bases in the university library: (1) hierarchical authority; (2) resource control; (3) the ability to cope with organizational problems; and (4) units or functions on which the administrator is dependent for success. The use of power to further the goals of the library is discussed. (Eight references) (MES)

This system for checking that library books are shelved correctly was developed at the New Ulm (Minnesota) Public Library where a 68,000-volume collection is checked every three months by four part-time teenage pages. Seven steps in the procedure are outlined, and sample schedules and monitor sheets are included. (MES)

This discussion of the role of the public library youth services manager emphasizes the importance of personnel management skills, and notes the need for attention to personnel management in library education. (10 references) (MES)

A history of the activities of the Council on Library Resources is described. (AP)

Many factors influence library organization. Among the most important are the nature and purpose of the institution, size, growth rate, space, and cost. (Author)

This guide is written for staff in church and synagogue libraries which traditionally have small collections, limited funding, and volunteer staff. The information in this guide provides the tools needed to create a customized disaster response plan for church or synagogue libraries. Part 1: The Disaster Response Plan, covers the process of…

Discusses the background and theory of the Critical Success Factors (CSF) management method, as well as its application in an information center or other special library environment. CSF is viewed as a management tool that can enhance the viability of the special library within its parent organization. (FM)

Defines and explains concepts that might be encountered by library administrators; also gives examples. (SW)

Describes the library renovation project of the MITRE Corporation's Washington Center Library in which limited space was stretched and made more efficient through the collaboration of library management, architect, and contractor. (Author/JD)

This article reports on a program to involve students in a real library administrative problem at the University of New South Wales, School of Librarianship, the organization and operation of such an exercise, and the student, staff, and host library reactions to this approach to teaching library administration. (Author/MBR)