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Peer reviewedWoodard, Beth S. – Reference Services Review, 1989
This annotated bibliography recommends 58 readings in 9 categories from the training literature for reference librarians: (1) overviews; (2) establishing an atmosphere to facilitate learning; (3) assessing needs; (4) defining competent performance; (5) writing training objectives; (6) selecting training methodologies; (7) maintaining skill levels;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Library Education, Library Personnel, Reference Services
Peer reviewedMatarazzo, James M. – Special Libraries, 1987
Discusses the value of continuing education for staff members of special libraries as reported by information professionals in a study of excellence in corporate libraries. Background on the Special Libraries Association's Professional Development Program is also provided, and the importance of keeping current with the literature is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Associations, Library Education, Professional Continuing Education
Weibel, Kathleen – 1982
Initially prepared for use by teams of state library agency and library-media and information science association and education program representatives participating in the 1979-1980 CLENE/USOE Institute, "Statewide Systems of Continuing Education: New Directions," this paper was revised to expand its potential use beyond participating states. It…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Cooperation, Library Education, Library Networks
Peer reviewedCoppola, Elaine – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Identifies factors to consider in creating and implementing an online public access catalog training program for library staff members. Form of program (lecture with demonstration, programed instruction, computer-based education, workshop), training materials, content of training, practical arrangement, training evaluation and feedback, and…
Descriptors: Inservice Education, Library Catalogs, Library Education, Library Personnel
Peer reviewedVarlejs, Jana – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
There is mounting concern about the adequacy of both preparatory and continuing professional education of academic librarians. The staff development cost model presented identifies cost categories, provides a method to break down costs per participant, and outlines a technique to compare the cost-effectiveness of different training methods. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates
Roughton, Karen G.; Tyckoson, David A. – 1983
This report describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a coordinated staff development program to offer certified, non-degree credit to non-professional librarians from small public libraries. Developed through the cooperation of the Central Iowa Regional Library and the Iowa State University Library, the program resulted in a plan…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Course Descriptions, Government Publications
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1979
This publication includes documents from Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries in the United States and Canada related to professional development activities that emphasize personal and professional growth of individuals rather than job skills. A concise summary of issues related to professional development in ARL libraries…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Inservice Education
