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Library Administration and Management

Notes inaccuracy and it therefore, defeats the whole purpose of conducting the job analysis
process.
However, this is not the end. There may be many other problems involved in a job analysis
process such as insufficient time and resources, distortion from incumbent, lack of proper
communication, improper questionnaires and other forms, absence of verification and review
of job analysis process and lack of reward or recognition for providing genuine and quality
information.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
1. ………………………. is an organized factual statement of job contents in the form of duties
and responsibilities of a specific job.

2. ……………………… is a statement which tells us minimum acceptable human qualities
which helps to perform a job.

Caselet What Library Managers Need to Know?

Typical requirements are:
Education
The requirements for a librarian position can span the range below:

Four-year undergraduate degree in any field
Master of Library Science degree (MLS)
MLS degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited school
ALA-accredited MLS degree plus a teaching certificate (often the case in school
libraries) or an ALA-accredited MLS plus a second master’s degree, e.g., a law degree
Skills
Desire to meet and serve the library’s user community
Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures,
and work flow
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Knowledge of computers, the internet, and commercially available library software

Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in
written and oral form
Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff
Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the public
Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service
Ability to organize job duties and work independently

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