LIBRARY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
For CALI Conference 2000
*Unfortunately, the literature in this field gives very little attention to the specific topic of student computing workers. But, some of the general supervisory tips in these works can be helpful.
David A. Baldwin, Frances C. Wilkinson & Daniel C. Barkley, Effective Management of Student Employment: Organizing for Student Employment in Academic Libraries (2000).
One of the most current and comprehensive books on the topic.
William Black, ed., Libraries and Student Assistants: Critical Links (1995).
A handy collection of articles originally published in Journal of Library Administration including: The Evolving Role of Student Employees in Academic Libraries, Recruiting, Hiring, and Assessing Student Workers in Academic Libraries, Managing a Diverse Workforce, The Student Perspective, Training Student Workers in Academic Libraries: How and Why?, Motivating and Rewarding Student Workers, Student Employment Manuals, The Changing Role of the Student Employee in a Team Based Organization, Student Assistants: Achieving the Right Balance, Improving Diversity: Recruiting Students to the Library Profession, Student Assistants in Libraries: An International Perspective,and Student Employment in Academic Libraries: Recommended Readings and Resources.
Heather Blenkinsopp, Communicating Across Cultures for Reference Librarians Who Supervise, 45-46 Reference Librarian 39 (1994).
Addresses the complexities in communicating with a multi-cultural workforce.
Morell D. Boone, Sandra G. Yee & Rita Bullard, Training Student Library Assistants (1991).
This book provides some good general training tips.
Jane McGurn Kathman & Michael D. Kathman, What Difference Does Diversity Make in Managing Student Employees?, 59 College & Research Libraries 379 (July 1998).
Reviews the challenges and benefits of a diverse student work force.
Jane McGurn Kathman & Michael D. Kathman, Performance Measures for Student Assistants, 53 College & Research Libraries 299 (July 1992).
Discusses the use of performance evaluations for student assistants and adapts techniques normally used for full-time employees.
Shelly L. Rogers, Out of Theory and Into Practice: Supervising Library Employees, 19 Journal of Academic Librarianship 154 (July 1993).
Brief article designed to help new supervisors with practical advice.
Martin C. Rosen, et al., Student Employees and the Academic Library's Multicultural Mission, 45-46 Reference Librarian 45 (1994).
Argues that a library's ability to recruit minority student workers can contribute materially to a university's efforts to foster diversity.
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Supervisory Documents : (www.cali.org/conference/2000/SESSDESC.HTM#HINMAN)
LawNet and FAQ Web Pages (www.law.missouri.edu/library/lab/lab.htm)