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Peer reviewedWhite, Frank – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Describes the possible roles of an automation librarian working with microcomputer-based applications. Topics discussed include developing original applications; troubleshooting; software evaluation; hardware and software monitoring, maintenance, and upgrading; data protection; staff training; system documentation; negotiation and communication;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedRaymond, Boris – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Reviews the history of library education in Russia and examines current practices in the education of librarians and library technicians. Various levels of library education are explained, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and on-the-job training; instruction in library automation is described; and current problems in library education are…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Science
Peer reviewedVanderhoef, John; Gallina, Paul – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the problem of automation in the workplace with references to libraries focuses on the person/machine interface of visual display terminals (VDT). An argument is made for a human systems approach which integrates operator-user, VDT, work environment, work station, and task. Ergonomic recommendations for VDT use are made. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Human Factors Engineering, Input Output Devices, Libraries
Peer reviewedHendley, 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
Peer reviewedBrown, 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
Peer reviewedDakshinamurti, Ganga – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Reports on survey studying the human-machine interface in Canadian university, public, and special libraries. Highlights include position category and educational background of 118 participants, participants' feelings toward automation, physical effects of automation, diffusion in decision making, interpersonal communication, future trends,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedChin, Warrick H.; Scott, Susan – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of resistance to technological changes in libraries focuses on a study conducted at Algoma University College (Canada) to determine library users' reactions to the online catalog. The coexistence of traditional card catalogs and online catalogs is discussed, and the importance of the role public service staff play is emphasized. (nine…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Change Strategies, Foreign Countries
