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Edge, John; Green, Ravonne – Journal of Access Services, 2011
This article analyzes the aging of academic librarians and the potential shortage of librarians to replace those who are retiring. Recent statistics indicate that the exodus of retiring librarians may not be as severe as predicted several years ago. Recent articles show potential benefits as new librarians enter the workforce in large numbers to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Age Groups, Aging (Individuals)
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Earney, Sally; Martins, Ana – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2009
This paper presents case study research of a job rotation pilot involving six library assistants in Cardiff University Library Service (ULS). Firstly, it investigates whether job rotation improves motivation and secondly, whether there is an improvement in skills, both technical and "soft". Following a review of the literature,…
Descriptors: Employees, Motivation, Interviews, Research Libraries
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Adams, Katherine C. – Library Quarterly, 2000
Argues for a reevaluation of the old-maid stereotype that will allow professionals in the library and information science (LIS) field to embrace digital technology while remaining mindful of their distinctiveness and recognizing the stereotype as an important part of their collective identity and professional history. (Contains 55 references.)…
Descriptors: Information Scientists, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Development
Muller, Uta – 2002
Librarianship has undergone a radical change in recent years, which will be continued in the future. Whereas previously the administration of media was most important, nowadays an ever increasing willingness to provide a service is required. In addition to the essential restructuring of libraries, a generational change is taking place within the…
Descriptors: Age, Employees, Futures (of Society), Human Resources
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Riggs, Donald E.; Zhang, Sha Li – Library Trends, 1999
The content of library science journals, by sharing information about technology-based change, may affect the organizational structure in which librarians and staff work, their expectations for using technology, and their need for libraries to become, to a greater degree, learning organizations. This article deals only with print journals. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change, Information Dissemination, Librarians, Library Development
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Divens, W. C. – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1995
Using published studies and references, shows why the requirement that a manager of interlibrary loan be a librarian with a master's degree in Library Science may be outmoded in the modern academic library. Discusses the librarian's role, certification and professional elitism, job requirements, and user needs. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Certification, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians
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Mchombu, K. J. – Information Processing and Management, 1984
Evaluation of Tanzanian experiences in developing nationwide public library system under conditions of limited resources and unlimited user demands discusses six principles as basis for alternative strategy: liquidating irrelevant librarianship theories; establishing valid performance measures; adopting cost-effectiveness; giving primacy to…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations, Formative Evaluation
Brody, Fern E. – 1998
This paper represents the state of the art of research in library science on professional competencies for academic, public and special libraries since 1985. The seminal research study done on librarian competencies was conducted in 1983-86 by King Research. The goal of the study was to identify the type of skills and knowledge that information…
Descriptors: Competence, Employment Qualifications, Higher Education, Information Science
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Arthur, Gwen – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1998
Examines myths and realities of aging in the academic library workforce and other work environments. Discusses technology-related changes in higher education; technology training; performance evaluation and career development for veteran library staff; managing change with late-career employees; implications for public and reference services; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Age, Age Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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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