This paper analyzes the problems, and reviews relevant literature in library science and management theory with special emphasis on student motivation and contributions. Suggestions relative to hiring, training, and supervision are offered. (Author/JAB)

Argues that performance measures for student employees in academic libraries should set expectations for their performance and become management tools to motivate, evaluate, and reward them. Management literature on full-time employees is modified to fit students' needs, i.e., that they are part-time and not necessarily motivated by the work…

This article discusses management models dealing with part-time employees and makes specific recommendations based on authors' research and experience to improve the training and supervision of student employees in academic libraries. Internal policies concerned with the selection process are noted. Five sources are given. (EJS)

Discussion of the increase in student diversity among academic library employees focuses on management procedures when selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating a more diverse workforce. Orientation, the role of authority and power, and individual versus group affiliation are considered. (Author/LRW)