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Carbo, Toni; Almagno, Stephen – Library Trends, 2001
Discusses the history and evolution of information ethics at the University of Pittsburgh and describes a course that was developed in the School of Information Sciences that includes the need for moral instruction and ethical reflection, resolving moral dilemmas, and ethical issues in librarianship, information technology, and management.…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Higher Education, Information Science

Koenig, Michael E. D. – Library Trends, 1993
Discusses changes in educational requirements for library-oriented careers in information management caused by developments in the for-profit sector. Highlights include the role of technology; the growth of special library, corporate, and information industry employment; mobility of information professionals; and the interdisciplinary nature of…
Descriptors: Change, Corporate Libraries, Employment Qualifications, Higher Education

Blake, Virgil L. P.; Surprenant, Thomas T. – Library Trends, 2000
Focuses on the selection and decision-making aspects of the Edelmen model of collection development. Reviews challenges facing library/information studies education and the place of collection development within that context. Considers implications for the library/information center of the rise of a new class of resources. Suggests that a more…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Information Centers, Information Management, Information Services

Shaughnessy, Thomas W. – Library Trends, 1992
Strategies for designing effective professional development programs for research librarians are discussed, focusing on competencies of librarians and benefits to the organization. An internship model that outlines necessary components in the context of quality management and effectiveness is offered. (26 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Technology, Internship Programs, Librarians
Educating and Training Library Practitioners: A Comparative History with Trends and Recommendations.

Wilson, Anthony M.; Hermanson, Robert – Library Trends, 1998
Presents overviews of librarian and library support staff education from 1887 to the present. Discusses current forces in education for librarians; the balance between professional and university environments; differences between education for librarians and library technicians; persistent themes; the role of information science in library…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Comparative Analysis, Economic Factors, Educational Environment