Functioning staff or staffing functions?

摘要

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to offer a model for staffing library functions that is free from the limits of rigid job descriptions. Design/methodology/approach: The paper introduces the concept of fluid job descriptions and then explains how to use the concept to balance workloads and solve other problems. Findings - Using this concept allows the best possible use of available talent and skills. Practical implications: Library directors can make their staff assets go further by avoiding the limitations that rigid job descriptions impose. Social implications: This model has the potential for increasing job satisfaction of library staffs as well as the efficiency with which they work together in serving their constituencies. Originality/value: The value of the article is in improving library efficiency, along with employee job satisfaction, by introducing more flexibility into staff workload assignments.