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Tomiuk, Dorothy – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Describes how information skills of librarians can be applied to non-library positions. (CLB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Emerging Occupations, Information Services, Librarians

Thompson, Don – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Briefly describes the current status of artificial intelligence and expert systems, and explores the possible applications in libraries and information centers. The implications for reference services, classification and cataloging processes, and assistance to patrons desiring in-depth reading of an area of knowledge are discussed. (4 references)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, Independent Study, Library Automation

Land, Mary – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
This review of the literature discusses the image of librarians in popular culture, the importance of projecting a clear and positive image of reference librarians and their work to encourage users to seek reference help, and ways to improve users' understanding and image of librarians. (25 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Labeling (of Persons), Library Instruction, Library Role, Mass Media

Hendley, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Discusses the need to include communication skills as a component of training sessions for library staff who will be serving patrons using online catalogs and databases. Specific points that should be covered in training sessions are identified and training methods are suggested. (eight references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Databases, Library Automation, Library Instruction

Brown, Nancy A. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses the effective use of stack space through weeding, storage, microfilm, and selection; study space based on student population; and service space by reorganization of staff, collections, and study space. Three references are noted. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Collections