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Dissertation Information for Chih-feng P. Lin

NAME:
- Chih-feng P. Lin

DEGREE:
- Ph.D.

DISCIPLINE:
- Library and Information Science

SCHOOL:
- Simmons College (USA) (2000)

ADVISORS:
- Ching-chih Chen

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- None

MPACT Status: Fully Complete

Title: Changes in stated job requirements of director positions of academic libraries in the United States: A content analysis of qualifications and job expectations as advertised in selected professional periodicals

Abstract: Over the past decades, society, economics, politics and technology have had a profound effect on the structure of the academic library. As a result of these changes in the library's structure, the role of the academic library director has changes, but to what extent? One place to look for answers to this question is employment ads. Due to spatial limitations, employment ads list criteria that institutions regard as most important for a library director to possess. This study examines the qualifications and expectations listed in employment ads in 1992 and in 1997 to determine whether any changes have occurred with the role of academic library directors. The study uses content analysis to determine categories for analysis and SPSS for the statistical analysis. The changes from 1992 to 1992 in qualifications show that directors must have an advanced degree in library science as well as another field and fewer years of overall experience. More institutions also require directors to have skills that are not only beneficial for traditional library operations, but also for external purposes. Furthermore, fundraising experience becomes and added asset. With the job expectations, academic library directors are expected to have an increased layer in their report line, have balanced knowledge of technology and general library functions, and increase fundraising activities. Directors should also maintain an excellent overall portrait. These changes support the notion of the library's becoming more influenced by external sources, the flattening of the hierarchy with the library management, and the need for a scholarly director. The study also gives suggestions for improvements in the LIS curriculum that will better prepare individuals for careers as academic library directors in these changing times.


MPACT Scores for Chih-feng P. Lin

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