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| Library Trends | 6 |
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| Chandler, Yvonne J. | 1 |
| Durrance, Joan C. | 1 |
| Erazo, Edward | 1 |
| Fisher, Karen E. | 1 |
| Fisher, William | 1 |
| Guerena, Salvador | 1 |
| Patterson, Lotsee | 1 |
| Riggs, Donald E. | 1 |
| Zhang, Sha Li | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPatterson, Lotsee – Library Trends, 2000
This article provides an overview of the development of tribal libraries, the events that have affected them, and their status today. Issues of recruiting and retaining Native American/Alaska Natives within the profession are discussed with suggestions for successful strategies. (Contains 31 references.) (Author)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Library Development
Peer reviewedDurrance, Joan C.; Fisher, Karen E. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines what differences libraries and librarians make, primarily from the perspective of geographical communities. States reasons why this is an essential research issue and describes contributions of current public library planning tools to the determination of impact. Examines the framework that is essential for the intellectual development of…
Descriptors: Information Scientists, Librarians, Library Development, Library Planning
Peer reviewedRiggs, Donald E.; Zhang, Sha Li – Library Trends, 1999
The content of library science journals, by sharing information about technology-based change, may affect the organizational structure in which librarians and staff work, their expectations for using technology, and their need for libraries to become, to a greater degree, learning organizations. This article deals only with print journals. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change, Information Dissemination, Librarians, Library Development
Peer reviewedGuerena, Salvador; Erazo, Edward – Library Trends, 2000
Assesses the history and development of library services to Latinos. Discusses the history, role, and impact of key professional associations. Identifies, analyzes, and discusses the relevance of major studies, reports, and other publications, calling attention to the paucity that prevails in professional literature addressing this population.…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Information Services, Library Associations, Library Development
Peer reviewedFisher, William – Library Trends, 1997
Professional associations in the library/information science field are viewed from the perspective of the value they bring to the field. Research and professional development are reviewed in this context based on the efforts of ALA (American Library Association), ALISE (Association for Library & Information Science Education), ASIS (American…
Descriptors: Information Industry, Information Science, Library Associations, Library Development
Peer reviewedChandler, Yvonne J. – Library Trends, 2001
Graduate programs must examine the curriculum for reference and information access professionals. Greater access to information sources by users has highlighted the need for reference and information professionals to develop new skills including more technological knowledge, a better understanding of user information-seeking, new instructional…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Development, Higher Education, Information Science
