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Administrator Interview. Hallie Fields. Bio. John Smith, UNCG MLIS graduate in 1985 Director of a Regional Library System 13 Libraries in 4 counties 38 employees, 20 “extra helpers” Email Interview. Administrator Tasks. Budget issues, visiting libraries 1/3 Rule?
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Administrator Interview Hallie Fields
Bio • John Smith, UNCG MLIS graduate in 1985 • Director of a Regional Library System • 13 Libraries in 4 counties • 38 employees, 20 “extra helpers” • Email Interview
Administrator Tasks • Budget issues, visiting libraries • 1/3 Rule? • 50% Business Operations • 35% Internal Customers • 15% External Customers • Definitions of Leadership and Management
Opportunities for Improvement and Advice • Staff education and patron outreach • Budget shortages • Ideal Qualities for an Administrator • Advice
Compare and Contrast the Readings • Raving Fans • First secret • 12 Questions • staff evaluations • Valued employees • Emotional Intelligence • “compassionate, kind, encouraging”
Conclusions and Recommendations • Regional Library director • More community outreach