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Dissertation Information for Cheryl L. Lawson

NAME:
- Cheryl L. Lawson

DEGREE:
- Ph.D.

DISCIPLINE:
- Library and Information Science

SCHOOL:
- University of North Texas (USA) (2009)

ADVISORS:
- Maurice B. Wheeler

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- Shawne D. Miksa
- Philip M. Turner

MPACT Status: Fully Complete

Title: A change agent in the use of continuing online distance learning technology

Abstract: Managers of public libraries have been presented with a new set of challenges in the day-to-day operations of public libraries. These include their ability to serve as change agents as they manage the use of continuing online distance learning (CODL) for staff. This online tool may provide staff opportunities for on-the-job learning, yet for managers and managerial staff little is known about how the tool impacts their role in light of the changes. This research investigates the perceptions of 103 Northeast Texas Library System managers and managerial staff about their role as a change agent in the use of CODL using an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to determine the outcome. Administrators from urban, suburban, and rural public libraries were surveyed using a General Training Climate Scale to explore three constructs: extent of the manager role, manager role, and use of CODL.

Data analysis was performed using exploratory and confirmatory analysis to support the theoretical model. An altered model was tested and confirmed through model fit indices.

MPACT Scores for Cheryl L. Lawson

A = 0
C = 0
A+C = 0
T = 0
G = 0
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TD = 0
TA = 0
calculated 2010-02-08 12:35:59

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Students under Cheryl L. Lawson

ADVISEES:
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COMMITTEESHIPS:
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