Assessment centers: A technique for selecting academic library administrators

Nancy L. Baker, University of Iowa
Eloise McQuown

Abstract

Proposes a solution to the dilemmas of academic library administrative personnel selection practices, which is the use of assessment centers, designed to simulate real-life situations and identify managerial skills. History of the use of assessment center techniques to identify managerial potential; Use of an assessment center as a selection tool for top level management positions in academic libraries; Discussion on the leaderless group discussion; Legal implications.