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Dynamics of management between special-purpose governments and privatization of public libraries
Library Management Pub Date : 2021-08-26 , DOI: 10.1108/lm-07-2020-0107
Issei Suzuki 1 , Masanori Koizumi 2
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Purpose

This research focused on the management dynamics between library districts' discretion and privatization of library management. Previous research has reported conflicting effects of this dynamic. However, few studies have investigated privatization of library management by library districts. Additionally, previous research has accepted the premise that when public libraries change from general-purpose government to library districts, they will not implement privatization prior to forming districts. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether conflicting effects arise in the dynamics between library districts' discretion and privatization in library management.

Design/methodology/approach

To address research gaps, an in-depth case analysis was conducted of the Jackson County Library District in Oregon, where library management has been privatized both before and after library district formation. The analysis divided the study period into three phases, which differed by legal basis and operating body. To clarify the characteristics of library management in each phase, changes in finances, staff hiring and library services were analyzed.

Findings

In Phase 1, privatization was implemented in response to the financial difficulties of the public library run by the county government. In Phase 2, the library district was formed with the aim of stabilizing revenue and securing management autonomy. During Phase 3, the library district and operating body were both operated by a private company. Although the financial resources of the library district were stable, it was unable to implement autonomous library management. This demonstrates that privatization cannot facilitate autonomous management, an advantage of library districts.

Originality/value

By investigating the conflicting effects of the dynamics between library district discretion and privatization, this research contributes to greater understanding in the fields of public management and library science.



中文翻译:

特殊目的政府与公共图书馆私有化之间的管理动态

目的

本研究侧重于图书馆区的自由裁量权与图书馆管理私有化之间的管理动态。先前的研究报告了这种动态的相互矛盾的影响。然而,很少有研究调查图书馆区的图书馆管理私有化。此外,之前的研究已经接受了这样一个前提,即当公共图书馆从通用政府转变为图书馆区时,它们不会在形成区之前实施私有化。因此,本研究旨在确定图书馆区的自由裁量权与图书馆管理私有化之间的动态是否会产生冲突影响。

设计/方法/方法

为了解决研究空白,对俄勒冈州杰克逊县图书馆区进行了深入的案例分析,该地区图书馆管理在图书馆区形成之前和之后都已私有化。分析将研究期分为三个阶段,根据法律依据和运营主体不同。为了阐明各阶段图书馆管理的特点,分析了财务、人员招聘和图书馆服务的变化。

发现

在第一阶段,针对县政府经营的公共图书馆的财政困难,实施了私有化。在第二阶段,图书馆区的形成旨在稳定收入和确保管理自主权。在第三阶段,图书馆区和运营机构均由一家私人公司运营。馆区财力虽然稳定,但未能实现图书馆自主管理。这表明私有化不能促进自治管理,这是图书馆区的优势。

原创性/价值

通过调查图书馆区自由裁量权和私有化之间动态的冲突影响,这项研究有助于加深对公共管理和图书馆科学领域的理解。

更新日期:2021-11-03
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