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Finlay, Craig S.; Sugimoto, Cassidy R.; Li, Daifeng; Russell, Terrell G. – Library Quarterly, 2012
This article examines the topicality of Library and Information Science (LIS) dissertations written between 1930 and 2009 at schools with American Library Association (ALA)--accredited university programs in North America. Dissertation titles and abstracts were examined for the presence of library-related keywords drawn from the core curricula of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Accreditation (Institutions), Professional Associations, Librarians
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Knuth, Rebecca – Third World Libraries, 1996
Analyzes interviews with nine librarians in Jamaica concerning the influence of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). Discussed are the IASL's roles in fostering personal and professional growth, in highlighting the importance of the library to the educational process, and in developing school library policy. (PEN)
Descriptors: Education, Foreign Countries, Individual Development, Interviews
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Guerena, Salvador; Erazo, Edward – Library Trends, 2000
Assesses the history and development of library services to Latinos. Discusses the history, role, and impact of key professional associations. Identifies, analyzes, and discusses the relevance of major studies, reports, and other publications, calling attention to the paucity that prevails in professional literature addressing this population.…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Information Services, Library Associations, Library Development
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Fisher, William – Library Trends, 1997
Professional associations in the library/information science field are viewed from the perspective of the value they bring to the field. Research and professional development are reviewed in this context based on the efforts of ALA (American Library Association), ALISE (Association for Library & Information Science Education), ASIS (American…
Descriptors: Information Industry, Information Science, Library Associations, Library Development
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Roys, Nadine K.; Brown, Mary E. – School Library Media Research, 2004
Preferred characteristics in applicants for school library media specialist (SLMS) positions are studied in this article from three perspectives, that of the library school faculty, the library school student, and the school administrator. Surveys were sent to public high school administrators in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho;…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Library Schools, School Libraries, Professional Associations
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Rehman, Sajjad ur; Chaudhry, Abdus Sattar – Education for Information, 2005
This paper investigates the perceptions of the heads of 12 Library and Information Science (LIS) schools on Knowledge Management (KM) education. These heads from North America, Europe and the Pacific region had either been offering KM courses or had an apparent interest in such programs. Data about perceptions were gathered on the nature of their…
Descriptors: Industry, Professional Associations, Foreign Countries, Enrollment