The Organizational Structure of Greek Libraries: The State of the Art and the perspective of team working

The paper examines the organizational structure of Greek libraries, in the context of continuing change. It seeks the influence of the information technology and the new complex procedures that are necessary.

Management turns to a more vertical hierarchy transferring decision-making and responsibilities to the lower levels.

What that means is that library staff has to participate to decision making, problem solving, risk undertaking, innovation transferring. The most active role of human resources of the libraries ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of the management of library change. Consequently, the team working has characterized as the most effective working model.