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| Library Trends | 6 |
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| Dawson, Alma | 1 |
| Erazo, Edward | 1 |
| Genz, Marcella D. | 1 |
| Guerena, Salvador | 1 |
| Hermanson, Robert | 1 |
| Martin, Linnea S. | 1 |
| Shiflett, Orvin Lee | 1 |
| Wilson, Anthony M. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMartin, Linnea S. – Library Trends, 1999
Focuses on the professional life and experiences of Don W. Krummel, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Addresses the essence of libraries and librarianship through interviews with Krummel that discussed the influences on his career and as an historian of librarianship. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Biographies, Career Choice, Career Development, Interviews
Peer reviewedDawson, Alma – Library Trends, 2000
Celebrates the achievements of African-American librarians and their contributions to librarianship. Identifies and reviews records of scholarship that can serve as starting points for students and scholars. Chronicles achievements of numerous individuals and provides additional resources for further investigation. Suggests areas of further…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Blacks, Information Sources, Librarians
Peer reviewedShiflett, Orvin Lee – Library Trends, 1984
Discussion of history as a major research methodology in library and information science highlights the current status and nature of library history; rhetoric and history; historical significance of local history and larger perspectives; primary and secondary information sources; library biography; and publishing library history. Thirty-four…
Descriptors: Biographies, Hypothesis Testing, Information Sources, Librarians
Peer reviewedGenz, Marcella D. – Library Trends, 1998
Examines historical reasons for the reference desk and workers to establish how reference work has been circumscribed, describes how it has evolved, and attempts to define perimeters between tasks and duties of paraprofessionals and professionals. Highlights the Williamson Report (1923) on training for library services and considers how practices…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Librarians, Library Education, Library History
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
Educating and Training Library Practitioners: A Comparative History with Trends and Recommendations.
Peer reviewedWilson, 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
