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Direct linkGriffiths, Jose-Marie; King, Donald W. – ALA Editions, 2011
The latest and most comprehensive assessment of public librarians' education and career paths to date, this important volume reports on a large-scale research project performed by authors Jose-Marie Griffiths and Donald W. King. Presented in collaboration with the Office for Research and Statistics (ORS), the book includes an examination of trends…
Descriptors: Employment, Public Libraries, Library Role, Trend Analysis
Lankes, R. David, Ed.; Collins, John W., III, Ed.; Kasowitz, Abby S., Ed. – 2000
This book on digital reference services begins with an introduction entitled "The Foundations of Digital Reference" (R. David Lankes). Part 1, "The New Reference Culture: Traits and Trends," includes the following papers: "Why Reference Is about To Change Forever (but Not Completely)" (Joseph Janes);…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society), Intellectual Property
Ensor, Pat, Ed. – 1997
This handbook serves as a guide for the information professional who operates in cyberspace. The book provides practical explanations on technology and its applications to libraries and networked information systems, and easy-to-understand discussions of how new technologies will affect libraries and library careers. The book contains 64 articles…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
McCabe, Gerald B., Ed.; Person, Ruth J., Ed. – 1995
This book is designed to educate campus administrators on the issues facing their libraries, and the role that a library should have on the campus. Chapters are: (1) "The Academic Library: Its Place and Role in the Institution" (Joanne R. Euster); (2) "What Community Colleges Need from Their Libraries" (David R. Dowell & Jack A. Scott); (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Education, College Libraries, Community Colleges
Baker, D. Philip – 1984
This book presents recommendations on many matters related to the organization, administration, and supervision of school library media programs. Chapters cover (1) the history of school library media program development in the United States, with special emphasis on the years since 1965; (2) the role of library media programs; (3) the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Facilities
Andronik, Catherine, Comp.; And Others – 1994
Articles from "Library Talk" and "The Book Report" on school library management about setting goals, long-range planning, and the day-to-day operation of a school library are collected in looseleaf notebook format for the convenience of the librarian. Each section begins with a general discussion of the topic, followed by selected articles.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Administration
Katz, Bill, Ed. – 1992
The 25 articles in this book were written by librarians as a guide for reference services personnel working in two-year college libraries. Part I, The Community College Reference Mission, includes "Community College Services," by Derrie B. Roark; "Community College Librarianship: A Changing Frontier," by Marilyn Searson Lary; "Typical Is Atypical:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Community Colleges
Johnson, Doug – 1997
This book defines and clarifies the role of the school library media specialist in a technology enhanced school, and provides relevant examples and advice on such topics as budgeting, facilities design, planning, and public relations and staff development. Each chapter includes anecdotes, examples, and quotations from various sources. The book…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Curriculum, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Whitesides, William L., Sr., Ed. – 1998
This book, written by graduate students at the Catholic University (District of Columbia) School of Library and Information Science, examines current priorities, policies, and practices of public libraries. Following an introduction, "Reinventing Libraries: Responding to the Forces of Change" (Lisa Crisman), chapters include: (1) "A…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Appropriate Technology, Change, Cultural Context
