就圖書資訊事業而言，圖書館若欲在資訊時代全面發揮其應有之功能與提升服務品質，有效的領導為關鍵因素之一。然觀諸國內圖書資訊學文獻，鮮少對於領導議題之相關研究。基此，本文擬透過探討大學圖書館館長的領導風格，介紹領導的觀念及實證研究，期冀經由不同理論及研究的探討，使圖書資訊界能一窺領導之涵義及其功能，並引起圖書館同道重視此議題，進而積極倡導圖書館從業人員領導才能的發展與訓練。

Library administration has been challenged by rapid advancements in information technology. The period of organizational stability for libraries is gone. Librarians are being called upon to provide a larger number of services to the public. Leadership may play an important role in helping libraries cope with heavier demands from users as well as increasingly complex information technology. However, only few studies have addressed the topic on leadership within the field of librarianship. This article presents a review of current leadership literature and empirical studies on the perceived leadership style of university library directors. The author urges a redesigning of curriculum in the library field to help students develop high quality leadership skills and support their future careers in librarianship.