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Ostler, Larry J.; Dahlin, Therrin C. – American Libraries, 1995
Suggests that the crisis in library education stems from the focus on practical applications promoted by Melvil Dewey. In order to adapt to the changing world of information, the profession must develop new theoretical approaches and reform library school curricula to reflect these new theories of librarianship. (JKP)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Theories
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