The purpose of this study is to investigate private university libray directors’ managerial roles and their views on university library management. Data were collected by sending questionnaires to 103 library directors of member libraries of Korean Private University Library Association. Overall managerial viewpoints of library directors were analyzed, and hypothesis were tested to prove the relationship between director’s professionalism and their managerial style. The importance of university library directors’ role and responsibility were emphasized, and the necessity of entrusting library directors with professional knowledge were suggested.