Becoming a Chief Librarian: An Analysis of Transition Stages in Academic Library Leadership.

Matthews, Catherine J.

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ERIC Number: EJ654188

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Publication Date: 2002

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Becoming a Chief Librarian: An Analysis of Transition Stages in Academic Library Leadership.

Matthews, Catherine J.

Library Trends, v50 n4 p578-602 Spr 2002

Explores how the four-part model of transition cycles applies to becoming a chief librarian of an academic library. Considers the four stages from various organizational levels, as well as for their psychological and social impact on the new job incumbent, and presents an instrument for assessment of transitional success. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Career Change, Higher Education, Library Directors, Measurement Techniques, Midlife Transitions, Models, Success

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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