Title

Evaluation of Leadership in Ontario Public Libraries

Author

Reed Osborne, Western University

Date of Award

8-1-1995

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Harris, Roma

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether the leadership performance appraisal ratings of public library chief executive officers (CEOs) are influenced by the gender of the CEO. Surveys with 272 board members and management or professional staff at public libraries in Ontario were conducted to determine their evaluations of the CEO for 14 leadership qualities. The findings reveal that female CEOs carry an additional burden in the form of ongoing gender role tensions that male CEOs do not have to endure.

Recommended Citation

Osborne, Reed, "Evaluation of Leadership in Ontario Public Libraries" (1995). MPA Major Research Papers. 16.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/16