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Rudd, Mary J.; Rudd, Joel – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Erroneous belief that library users are increasingly experiencing information overload is a result of confusion between concepts of information explosion and information overload, and misinterpretation of implications of research findings. Suggested ways that users can prevent overload include limiting, selecting, and delegating information;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Coping, Higher Education, Information Seeking
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Butcher, Karyle – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1999
Offers a perspective on changes that have occurred in academic reference librarianship since 1980. Topics include librarians' responsibilities; the changing uses of reference services by students and faculty; technological advancements; the organization of libraries, including management styles and theories; roles of libraries and librarians; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Administration
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Wisner, William H.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1994
The lead article in this section argues that the profession's current focus on technology has compromised academic librarianship's scholarly values, eroded the quality of rhetoric between librarians and patrons, and contributed to the ascendancy of information over knowledge. Renewal of the teaching function and reaffirmation of traditional values…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Interpersonal Relationship
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Nielsen, Brian – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
Argues that the fee-or-free issue is far from resolved and discusses factors contributing to the debate. These include the impact of technology on social values, arguments for and against user fees, and the impact of technology on library services. A reconceptualization of information as a gift, rather than a commodity, is presented. (25…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Economic Climate, Information Technology, Library Automation
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Diedrichs, Carol Pitts; Ogburn, Joyce L.; Boissonnas, Christian – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1998
Presents three perspectives on the future of library acquisitions. Discussion includes changing roles of academic administrators and acquisition librarians; acquisitions management and the role of the digital library; and technological development and the professional character of acquisitions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
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Dougherty, Richard M.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Describes complementary characteristics of computing centers and libraries that could be combined to form the core of information support centers and discusses the possible impact on library processes and services. The use of telecommunications networks to reduce costs and increase efficiency in academic libraries is also examined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Costs, Indexing