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Peer reviewedMittermeyer, Diane – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1994
Analyzes the evolution of public library boards in Ontario (Canada) from a politico-historical perspective. The need for librarians to play a more active, visible role in politics is suggested; the origin of the board form of governance is explained; and future possibilities, including abolishing public library boards, are discussed. (Contains 28…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Governing Boards, Government Role
Peer reviewedRaymond, Boris – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1995
Provides historical background and describes the change in the role of Russian libraries from conduits for party propaganda to organizations designed to serve the needs of their users. Considers problems for library educators in providing librarians with the skills needed in the new political and technological environment of post-Communist Russia.…
Descriptors: Communism, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Education
Peer reviewedWiegan, Wayne – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1999
Examines the history of the information profession, beginning with Melvil Dewey's first library education program. Discusses the concept of a profession; character; authority; power; cultural authority; access to information; the utilization of information as power; public librarianship; and the organization of information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Context, Information Science, Information Utilization
Peer reviewedHarris, Roma M. – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1994
Describes the impact of Ontario's Pay Equity Act of 1987 on public libraries. Problems with the original legislation and its 1993 amendments are discussed. A survey of public libraries highlighting growing uneasiness between public library administrators and their municipal colleagues is described, and tables showing male comparators and salary…
Descriptors: City Government, Comparable Worth, Employed Women, Foreign Countries
