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Organizational Cultures of Libraries as a Strategic Resource
Theorists have suggested that organizational culture is a strategic
resource that has value in ensuring the continuing existence and
success of organizations (Michalisin, Smith, & Kline, 1997; Barney, 1986,
1991; Hult, Ketchen, & Nichols, 2002; Gordon, 1985). This assertion is supported
by various studies that have linked organizational culture to broad
strategic outcomes such as an organization???s ability to manage knowledge
(Davenport, Long, & Beers, 1998; Storck & Hill, 2000), innovation capability
(Hauser, 1998), and strategic management of information technology
(Kaarst-Brown & Robey, 1999; Reich & Benbasat, 2000; Schein, 1985). Based
on this research, we suggest that there are characteristics of organizational
cultures in information-based organizations that lead to increased collaboration,
collegiality, and organizational effectiveness.
The present article explores these characteristics and examines whether
organizational culture can be leveraged as a strategic asset to attract staff,
create favorable assessments by administrators and funders, and cast library
institutions in a positive light for independent media and accreditation bodies.
We believe that identification of those characteristics of organizational
cultures that are uniquely relevant to the growth and success of libraries
can provide current and future library leaders with guidance, models, and
intellectual resources to enhance personal and organizational success.published or submitted for publicatio