Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Perpustakaan Khusus Dinas Pendidikan Kota Yogyakarta

Abstract

Introduction. This study aims to find out about the leadership style of the Head of the Library at Special Library of Dinas Pendidikan Kota Yogyakarta.. Data Collection Methods. Descriptive qualitative type of research in which data are collected through interviews and documentation Data Analysis. The theory used is a leadership style based on Ralph White and Ronald Lippit, namely autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. For the analysis knife, four types of objects of observation are used, namely communication, supervision, direction and decision making. Results and Discussion. Leadership style applied by the Head of the Library at Special Library of Dinas Pendidikan Kota Yogyakarta is democratic. This conclusion is drawn after looking at 4 objects of observation that can translate the leadership style of the librarian, namely: communication, work supervision, direction, and decision making. Of these four things, the head of the library always involves the participation of his employees with the aim of exchanging ideas with each other both in terms of completing work and in solving a problem. Conclusion. The results showed that the leadership style applied by the head of the library used a democratic leadership style.