TY  - JOUR
AB  - 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.
VL  - 24
IS  - 8/9
SN  - 0143-5124
DO  - 10.1108/01435120310501103
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120310501103
AU  - Stover Mark
PY  - 2003
Y1  - 2003/01/01
TI  - An overview of family systems approaches to library management
T2  - Library Management
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 423
EP  - 432
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -