The organizational scheme of Greek Libraries

1. The organizational scheme of Greek Libraries

2. Anthi Katsirikou University of Piraeus Library Hellas

14. The goal of the surveyisthe comparative study on : The organizational points between the different kinds of libraries. The organizational structure of the libraries. The process of change. The staff attitude on changes. The role of the staff on decision -making. The innovation transfer. The undertaking of risk.

15. Remarks (1) • Library staff can propose changes to work context, but they cannot decide on them, especially on the services, except of a low percentage. • On the contrary, they feel free to propose and decide on the organizational changes. • Public and central academic libraries perform independence of the central administration. Their staffs are the protagonists of the evolution. • Legislation effects on the range of the autonomy of every kind of library.

16. Remarks(2)Public Libraries • Lifelong learning is based mainly on the self- study, • Staff is open to changes, • Staff is involved in initiatives and decision making, and • They work in a horizontal hierarchy.

17. Remarks (3)Central Academic Libraries • Staff and director mainly propose and decide. • Lifelong learning is based mainly on the Seminars and self- study, • Staff is open to changes, • Staff is involved in initiatives and decision making, and • They work in a horizontal hierarchy.

18. Remarks (4)Dep/ntal Academic Libraries • Staff and central administration mainly propose and decide. • Lifelong learning is based mainly on the special training and self- study, • Staff is open to changes, • Staff apply innovation but manage routines too, and • They work in a horizontal hierarchy.

19. Remarks (5)Special Libraries • Staff and the director mainly propose. • Central administration mainly decides. • Lifelong learning is based mainly on the self- study, • Staff is open to changes, • Staff has a part in decision making and takes initiatives, and • They work in a traditional hierarchy.

20. Conclusion Greek Libraries are experienced on the process of change. This attitude declares their capability and their willingness to face change as a challenge, but they are far from creativity procedures yet. Creativity is the way that helps administration and staff to realize the talents and turns, but this realization demands the application of the special methods and tools, which develop the creativity.

21. Public Libraries Head of Library All Staff Members of Staff Central Administration The new services were proposed by: 4 11 6 1 The new services were decided by: 7 8 6 3 The organizational changes were proposed by: 4 11 3 1 The organizational changes were decided by: 6 8 6 0 TABLE 1

22. Central Academic Libraries Head of Library All Staff Members of Staff Central Administration TABLE 2 The new services were proposed by: 10 11 2 1 The new services were decided by: 8 9 3 5 The organizational changes were proposed by: 9 11 2 2 The organiz/nal changes were decided by: 11 4 4 3

23. Departmental Academic Libraries Head of Library All Staff Members of Staff Central Administration The new services were proposed by: 10 3 10 11 The new services were decided by: 10 6 5 9 The organizational changes were proposed by: 10 5 11 7 The organizational changes were decided by: 8 5 10 6 TABLE 3

24. Special Libraries Head of Library All Staff Members of Staff Central Administration The new services were proposed by: 8 6 4 4 The new services were decided by: 8 2 2 6 The organizational changes were proposed by: 8 5 3 3 The organizational changes were decided by: 6 3 3 2 TABLE 4