A Change Agent in the Use of Continuing Online Distance Learning Technology

Autor/in	Lawson, Cheryl L.
Titel	A Change Agent in the Use of Continuing Online Distance Learning Technology
Quelle	(2009), (173 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of North Texas
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1095-1012-6
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Distance Education; Change Agents; Factor Structure; Public Libraries; Factor Analysis; Data Analysis; Library Networks; Educational Technology; Library Science; Surveys; Administrators; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Faktorenstruktur; Public library; Stadtbücherei; Öffentliche Bibliothek; Faktorenanalyse; Auswertung; Unterrichtsmedien; Bibliothekswissenschaft; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung
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. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10