Finding new leaders at Binghamton University Libraries

Sarah Maximiek

December 3, 2010

Background

“Graying” staff and staff shortages

Inability to hire new employees

Difficulty filling leadership positions from existing staff

Research questions

Why are library employees not willing to move into leadership positions?

What steps can be taken by the B.U. Libraries to overcome reluctance to serve in these positions?

Understanding the concepts

Why people move into leadership roles

Job satisfaction

Organizational culture

Methodology

SurveySent to all employees 60% response rate

AnalysisCross-tabularThematic

Limitations

Findings

Leadership development has focused on new employees

Career match is a goal for employees

Employees are willing to self-identify as interested in new responsibilities

Recommendations

Publicize leadership development opportunities across the organization

Continue the use of task forces and job restructuring

Create a central place for employees to identify

For paper:

http://hdl.handle.net/10760/15526