Library Trends
1992 Volume 41, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Cultural and Technological Influences: An Introduction
Russell Shank
Discusses cultural and technological influences in the management of human resources in the research library and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities, division of labor,... More
pp. 180-86
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Specialists as Professionals in Research Libraries: An Overview of Trends and an Analysis of Job Announcements
Ellen G. Detlefsen
Reports on an analysis of job announcements for library and information professionals in research institutions revealing a trend toward hiring subject specialists and administrative and technical... More
pp. 187-97
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Professional Diversity in Libraries
Paula T. Kaufman
Outlines issues of concern in the management of nonlibrarian professionals in research libraries, argued to be significantly different from the management of professional librarians. Differing... More
pp. 214-30
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Managing the Work of Support Staff
Leigh Estabrook
Discusses the nature of support staff work in research libraries, changing authority structures, and the impact of technology on job responsibilities. A study considering work complexity,... More
pp. 231-49
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The Information Job Family: Results of an Exploratory Study
Anne Woodsworth
Discusses the results of a study investigating the similarities between information jobs in university computing centers and research libraries. Findings show a strong relationship between some... More
pp. 250-68
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Approaches to Developing Competencies in Research Libraries
Thomas W. Shaughnessy
Strategies for designing effective professional development programs for research librarians are discussed, focusing on competencies of librarians and benefits to the organization. An internship... More
pp. 282-98
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Job Satisfaction and Performance in a Changing Environment
Jack A. Siggins
Discusses the nature of job satisfaction, its relationship to performance, and associated organizational factors, such as commitment, in research libraries. Symptoms of job dissatisfaction are... More
pp. 299-315