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Peer reviewedMiller, William, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
A forum of five articles discusses the lack of new master of library science (MLS) degree holders being educated to support the potential of library automation, and the resultant hiring of non-librarians to cope with technical details. Suggestions for developing managerial competence in the automation area through education initiatives are…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Case Studies, Educational Needs, Human Resources
Peer reviewedBrown, Thomas M., Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Reviews library automation efforts in West Virginia. Topics include information equity and rural areas, library systems and resource sharing, statewide connectivity, a higher education telecomputing network that has expanded to include elementary and secondary school libraries, multitype library cooperation and staff training, and academic library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Job Training
Peer reviewedBrandis, Rushton – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses Oregon library automation projects, including Internet connectivity and a statewide multitype library network; a bibliographic information system with college and university libraries, including a union catalog; a Portland Area Library System that connects multitype libraries; and library staff training for the Internet. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Frederick E. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Outlines New York State's plan for all libraries to provide electronic services to their users by the use of computer and telecommunications technology. Recommendations of the initiative's organizing committee focus on: services and funding; equity and ease of access; profession and education; partnerships; standards and protocols; collection…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedDrabenstott, Jon, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Several consultants address the issue of competencies required of professional librarians for the effective management of the automation process. Highlights include formal and professional ongoing education and the need for technical training and problem solving skills to enable librarians to evaluate and develop library systems effectively.…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Consultants, Critical Thinking, Evaluative Thinking
Peer reviewedSugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Several online vendors discuss the educational and training requirements needed by professional librarians to manage the automation process effectively, including communication and management skills, a commitment to ongoing education, and the ability to evaluate capacities of future systems rather than expert knowledge of current systems.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competency Based Education, Educational Objectives, Evaluative Thinking
Peer reviewedBaker, Thomas – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses German libraries' access to the Internet and World Wide Web, and reviews German library development and organization. Topics include state libraries; research library networks; national scientific service organizations that provide specialized information services; funding; standards; online catalog software; document delivery and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Document Delivery, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedChristian, Elaine J., Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes statewide information automation and connectivity efforts in North Carolina. Highlights include Triangle Research Libraries Network Document Delivery System; cooperative networking projects; public library connectivity to the state library; rural access projects; community college automation; K-12 technology plans; electronic government…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Colleges, Document Delivery, Educational Technology
