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Harris, Jamie L.; Meeker, Robert B. – 1984
This set of materials reports the needs assessment and implementation of a library staff development project funded by a Chicago State University grant. Because of the limited opportunity provided for all library personnel to improve their job skills, a proposal for a staff development program was submitted to the university granting office. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Continuing Education, Grants, Higher Education

Shaw, Debora – Special Libraries, 1986
Indiana State Library staff were surveyed before automation planning and staff development committees were created to determine their reactions to automation and their expectations of online catalog and circulation system. Second survey a year later revealed more staff involvement and more positive attitudes than first study. Both questionnaires…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Employee Attitudes, Library Automation, Library Circulation
Wilding, Tom – 1984
Based on the results of a June 1984 survey of 30 Association of Research Library (ARL) member libraries, this kit contains documents related to automation training programs for ARL library staff members. A summary of survey results indicates that few libraries performed formal needs assessments before embarking on programs related to automation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Literacy, Higher Education, Library Automation
Rogus, Joseph F. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1986
Suggests ways of addressing challenges faced by district library media supervisors by focusing energies on those departmental outcomes likely to make greatest difference in lives of staff and students. Taking care of self, setting and honoring priorities, working from staff development perspective, and effective skill teaching are highlighted. (8…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
Theiss, Sally A. – 1993
Librarians must find ways to meet the information needs of patrons with various disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act codified what librarians have long espoused: equal access to information for people with any type of disabling condition. This study's objective was to identify and examine current or planned programs dealing with staff…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes, Content Analysis
Pattie, Ling-yuh W.; Lach, Michael – 1992
This publication reports results of a survey of 83 ARL (Association of Research Libraries) member libraries that examined the decision making process in migration from one automated library system to another. Data are reported on planning; implementation; workflow redesign; and training, publicity, and evaluation. Supplemental materials include:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Integrated Library Systems, Library Associations