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Kwanya, Tom; Stilwell, Christine; Underwood, Peter G. – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2012
Literature on library service models is scarce and exists mainly in non-traditional formats such as blog entries and webpages. Nonetheless, the subject evokes heated debate among librarians with many supporting the model they are using, sometimes without understanding that there are other options which perhaps could be better for their…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Criticism, Library Services
Cloonan, Michele V.; Dove, John G. – Library Journal, 2005
An ideology of librarianship was created by Shiyali Ramamrita (SR) Ranganathan in his classic The Five Laws of Library Science (Bombay: Asia Pub. House, 1963). He formulated objectives and principles for the organization of, access to, and use of library materials. Given the changing information world, this is a good time to reconsider…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Library Materials, Library Services
McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 1998
Shares information gathered from a three-day librarian conference in Monterey, California. Compares and contrasts several search engines and offers tips for effective searching. Discusses the efficacy and legality of censorware and how to stay employed during times of cutbacks and downsizing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Conferences, Employment Qualifications, Internet
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Rusch-Feja, Diann – Education Libraries, 1996
Examines the impact of international librarianship on the library profession. Discusses language and the national embedment of certain information sources, especially education as part of the social sciences in general; cooperation (international, national, regional) for gathering and evaluating Internet resources; and the German Education…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Educational Resources, Evaluation, Foreign Countries
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Wu, Yuhfen Diana – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 2000
Investigates what has changed in librarianship in the last decade, challenges the profession has faced, and positions library professionals should take in the rapidly evolving technological environment. Provides information on the demands of the profession, changes library schools have made, and the future outlook. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change, Futures (of Society), Information Services, Internet
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Hamilton, Stuart, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
The IFLA/FAIFE World Report Series is unique. It is the only source based on a systematic data collection process that provides an overview of how libraries around the world are tackling barriers to freedom of access to information and freedom of expression. This year's edition includes 84 country reports which detail the extent of Internet access…
Descriptors: Freedom, Access to Information, Laws, Federal Legislation