Abstract:

This study constructed the theoretical model through a grounded theory research on three university libraries, based on institutional text, institutional environment, institutional mechanism and institutional individual, which referred to the formation of the effectiveness in terms of the establishment, implementation and adjustment of institution in the process of management institution of university library. On this basis, the study come up with the concept of the management system effectiveness of university library, its refers to a symbolic criteria established by university library according to its internal organization and external environment, which has operability, equilibrium, compatibility and constraint. Under the joint influence of framework consistency and institutional mechanism, the effectiveness could impel the individual to meet the institutional goals, considering the quality of its own ability level and emotional value judgment.

Key words: The university library, Management system, Effectiveness, Theoretical construction, Exploratory study