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2023
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED651344 |
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- The Value of Community College Libraries: Executive Leadership Team Perceptions of the Community College Library Terra Jacobson Community Colleges Academic Libraries Value Added Models Library Role Administrator Attitudes Administrative Organization Relevance (Education) Organizational Communication This study aims to discover the current value and role of the contemporary community college library for community college executives. This dissertation informs librarians about how libraries will be able to thrive on the contemporary community college campus. The study draws on the literature and utilizes a mixed methods study approach to develop and test a theoretical model to better understand the value of community college libraries for academic decision-makers. The exploratory sequential design first qualitatively discerns the understanding and perceived value of community college libraries to executive leadership team (ELT) members and develops a "Community College Library Value Model." Subsequently, a survey questionnaire is designed and implemented to test the constructs and proposed model with a larger sample and, as appropriate, modify the model. This study addresses the value of community college libraries as perceived by ELT members. The major contribution of this dissertation is a tested model of the value of community college libraries for practitioners that assists them in understanding what libraries need to do to survive in the contemporary community college. The resulting model and process for implementation addresses how libraries can adjust their work to fit the concerns and aspirations of those in power and thereby engage with them in the best way possible to thrive on their own community college campuses. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]