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Vavrek, Bernard – American Libraries, 1975
Points out the innovative nature of the American Library Association "Guidelines for Information Services." (PF)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Services, Library Education, Library Services
Haro, Robert P. – American Libraries, 1979
Developments in library services to Hispanic Americans include special collection development and outreach services to non-users but change is coming too slowly for America's fastest growing minority. Professional education has responded slowly, if at all to the Hispanic population's needs. (MBR)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Libraries, Library Collections, Library Education
Casey, Genevieve M. – American Libraries, 1970
Descriptors: Library Education, Library Schools, Library Science, Library Services
Braverman, Miriam; Geller, Evelyn – American Libraries, 1975
An evaluation of the Community Media Librarian Program of Columbia University School of Library Service. (PF)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Daily Living Skills, Disadvantaged, Library Education
Grover, Robert; Moore, Mary Kevin – American Libraries, 1982
Describes a September 1980 study of 310 public library children's specialists from 310 library buildings in 74 California library systems. The survey's findings indicate that continuing education in nonprint media and services is in order for many children's services specialists. (LLS)
Descriptors: Children, Librarians, Library Collections, Library Education
Trejo, Arnulfo D. – American Libraries, 1977
Outlines need for more recruiting and training of Spanish-speaking librarians in the United States. (KP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Library Education, Library Material Selection, Library Schools
Wyly, Mary; And Others – American Libraries, 1985
Three articles focus on preservation of library materials: profile of Bonnie Jo Cullison, book conservationist at Newberry Library (Chicago, Illinois); planning for preservation (administration, conservation training, microreproduction, library binding, environmental control, research and development, educating public); preservation guide for…
Descriptors: Budgets, Climate Control, Higher Education, Librarians
Zyroff, Ellen – American Libraries, 1996
Examines the problems of viewing cataloging as an optional skill for librarians. Discusses factors that are eroding cataloging as a core competency, the elimination of cataloging positions amid shrinking budgets, the effect of this trend on library education and librarian role, mediocre service as an inevitable result, and the need to reestablish…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Educational Needs, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis
Somerville, Mary R. – American Libraries, 1998
Examines the shortage of children's librarians based on a survey of professionals regarding training, recruitment, retention, and importance of children's librarians. Highlights include library school training and pertinent course offerings; career ladders for children's librarians; and staff recruitment as a reflection of the community,…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Childrens Libraries, Employment Opportunities, Gender Issues
Alire, Camila A. – American Libraries, 1997
Although libraries offer equal information access, they need to be proactive to reach minority populations. This article describes efforts in Colorado to provide improved library services to African-American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American minorities and mentoring programs for minority library science students. Includes a model ethnic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Asian Americans, Blacks, Ethnic Groups
Campbell, Jerry D. – American Libraries, 1993
Discusses the impact of technology on the profession of librarianship and suggests changes that are necessary for librarians to adapt to their changing role. Topics addressed include focusing on the mission of librarianship, i.e., providing access to information; librarians' sense of self-worth; educational requirements; and technological…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
