An overview of family systems approaches to library management

Abstract

Family systems theory has often been applied to the organizational environment. This article presents an overview of family systems approaches to management, with particular focus on libraries and information technology. Some of the family systems concepts that can be applied to the library environment include differentiation, mystification, emotional triangles, and pseudomutuality. Some of the positive aspects of a family system that are relevant to the organizational context include stages of development, family rituals, and family stories. Through examples and vignettes, the author demonstrates the application of family systems theory to the field of library management.

Citation

Stover, M. (2003), "An overview of family systems approaches to library management", Library Management, Vol. 24 No. 8/9, pp. 423-432. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120310501103