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Wilkinson, John; Murray, Carolyn – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
A population of more than 200 participants in nine Canadian continuing education workshops is used to test assumptions as to who benefits from continuing education in librarianship and what factors determine workshop registration. Topics for future research are suggested. (1 reference) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Science
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Foster, Marie – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Explores various philosophies of librarianship held by students and faculty at two library schools in Ontario in order to determine the presence of models of the philosophy of librarianship and any changes in these models after students are subjected to library school educators and their philosophy of librarianship. (CWM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Educational Philosophy, Graduate School Faculty, Graduate Students
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Tees, Miriam – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Reviews some of the many career opportunities outside the traditional library for library and information studies school graduates as identified by recent surveys. The adequacy of school curriculums in preparing students for these roles is evaluated, useful courses are identified, and current trends in information science education are identified.…
Descriptors: Careers, Curriculum Evaluation, Emerging Occupations, Employment Opportunities
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Chapman, Susan – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses approaches used to educate library professionals and paraprofessionals and examines the role of library technicians in a cataloging unit. Results of a survey of 20 library technicians employed in six public, academic, and special libraries in Ontario are reported, noting responsibilities and career satisfaction. Twenty-four references…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Foreign Countries, Library Education, Library Science
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Bewley, Lois M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the results of a survey of the accredited library schools of Canada regarding the schools' administrative and organizational approaches to providing continuing education programs for librarians. (CHC)
Descriptors: Educational Demand, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Library Schools
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Acton, Patricia – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
The role of librarians is defined by their ability to identify user needs and then use techniques from both library and information science to meet those needs. Positions that utilize these abilities outside of the traditional library should not be considered as alternative careers. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competence, Information Centers, Information Science
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Harris, Roma M.; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Reports results of survey of Master of Library Science graduates on their career paths and perceptions of prestige of certain professional tasks and work settings. Sex differences in prestige rankings, work settings, and salary levels and prestige of tasks in first job and current job are noted. (7 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Comparative Analysis, Females, Foreign Countries