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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 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
