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Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2008
This article profiles Rick J. Block, the recipient of the 2008 "LJ Teaching Award." Despite his "day job" and a heavy schedule of classroom teaching, Block finds time and intense energy to be the mentor, internship supervisor, and individual advisor to the students who fill every available seat in his classes at two LIS…
Descriptors: Teaching Load, Library Science, Profiles, Professional Recognition
Neal, James G. – Library Journal, 2006
Academic libraries now hire an increasing number of individuals to fill professional librarian positions who do not have the master's degree in library science. Academic libraries are also creating a wide range of new professional assignments that demand diverse educational backgrounds. Additionally, responsibilities formerly carried out by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Education
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Li, Tze-chung – 1985
American library schools are confronted by the problems of declining enrollment, changing modern technologies, and a shrinking market for their graduates. The extension of courses to include information science is a welcome direction, although it seems to reflect a lack of confidence in the traditional library science education. For librarianship…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Information Processing, Information Science
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Hill, Fred E.; Hauptman, Robert – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Argues that if librarians are to deserve faculty status, they must comply with standards of excellence similar to those of instructional faculty. Teaching roles of librarians at Evergreen State College and St. Cloud State University are cited and similarities of roles of medical school faculty are indicated. (9 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), Faculty Promotion, Higher Education
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Phiri, Zilole M. K. – International Library Review, 1986
Examines performance of library profession in Zambia in the context of the criteria of professionalism. Highlights include contribution of librarians to the growth of library profession in Zambia; belonging to a professional association (Zambian Library Association); library education; service-orientation to society; publications of the…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
Hildenbrand, Suzanne – Library Journal, 1997
Examined statistical data, structural changes in librarianship, and professional commitment to determine how the status of women in libraries has changed from 1976-96. Found an increase in the salary difference between women and men, more library directors are male in a profession that is more than 80% female, and more men in full-time faculty…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Faculty Promotion, Females, Gender Issues
Boardman, Edna M.; And Others – Book Report, 1986
Nine articles address the topic of professionalism among school librarians. Highlights include personal initiative and suggestions for growing professionally, a professional involvement profile, career and job options, best-ever workshops, professional growth through travel, from librarian to computer coordinator, illustrated booktalks, the school…
Descriptors: Archives, Foreign Countries, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
Glick, Andrea – School Library Journal, 1998
Profiles eight youth services librarians from public and school libraries, who participated in a recent American Library Association seminar. Describes reasons for career choice, learning experiences, salary, public image, duties performed and programs developed, highlights of the job, librarian teacher cooperation, technology, library education,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Choice, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education