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Jones, Dixie A. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Discusses the benefits of creating a collegial environment for library reference staff, highlighting application of the "Golden Rule," supervisor's role, policies and procedures, barriers to success (lack of communication, competitiveness, conflict, dictatorial supervisors, envy, burnout, lack of reward), collegial education and…
Descriptors: Burnout, Collegiality, Communication Problems, Competition

Grealy, Deborah S. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Argues that today's technology supplements traditional means of scholarship and communication. Discusses University of Denver's policy of technology implementation, information technology, interdisciplinarity, changing library environment, information usage and control, and costs. Concludes that future libraries will be defined not by technology…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Costs, Futures (of Society)