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Main Author: Willett, Holly G.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ453338
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  • Public Library Directors in the Organizational Environment: Four Case Studies. Willett, Holly G. Administrator Evaluation Case Studies Economic Factors Library Administration Library Directors Longitudinal Studies Public Libraries Social Influences Tables (Data) Applies the resource dependence approach from open systems theory and the negotiated social order perspective to discussion of nine directors of four California public libraries between 1977 and 1989. Topics addressed include the libraries' communities and financial positions, the impact of Proposition 13, the changing environment, negotiation strategies, and reasons for directors' success or failure. (28 references) (MES)