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Homecoming for Library Symbol.
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Egan, Bessie – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the significance and development of the library symbol and the history of its acceptance by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Canadian Library Association (CLA). Suggestions are made for its use. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Libraries, Library Associations, Public Relations
Serials Management--Some Dilemmas and Prospects.
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Carter, Ruth C. – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Examination of the challenges for serials management posed by rapid changes in technology places particular emphasis on issues relating to the bibliographic control of and access to serial publications. Problem areas are identified as organization for serials work, staffing, and the multiplication and specialization of serial publications.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Conferences, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Research--A National Need.
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Piternick, Anne B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Summarizes views presented by three speakers from the Canadian library and information community in a workshop at a joint conference of two professional associations. Topics addressed were the state of research in public, academic, and special libraries; the need for library research; and how to find funding to support research. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Conferences, Faculty, Financial Support
North American Trends in Library and Information Science.
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Horrocks, Norman – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Discusses developments in library and information science education in Canada and the United States. Topics covered include schools' change of emphasis from "library" to "information," interdisciplinary programs, specialization, joint degrees, and continuing education. (CDD)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Conferences, Continuing Education, Degrees (Academic)
Training for School Library Professionals: Views from Both Sides of the Atlantic.
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Reade, J. G. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Looks at the historical development of school librarian training in Canada and Great Britain; examines types of institutions with training programs and program content; compares the librarian's role in the two countries and isolates factors that determined those roles; and highlights recent difficulties, developments, and movement toward consensus…
Descriptors: Certification, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations
Research--A U.K. Perspective.
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Cannon, T. H. – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
This assessment of the state of library and information science research in the United Kingdom, which was presented at a joint conference of two Canadian professional associations, focuses on functions of the British Library's Research and Development Department. The importance of research and dissemination of its findings are also discussed. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Conferences, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Theme Speakers.
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Varloot, Denis; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Six presentations at joint conference of two Canadian professional associations include two theme speeches (Denis Varloot, Douglas Foskett); synthesis of three theme presentations (Basil Stuart-Stubbs); addresses by current and incoming presidents of Canadian Library Association (CLA) (Beth Miller, Ken Jensen); and a review of CLA services to…
Descriptors: Computers, Conferences, Copyrights, Creative Thinking