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Afterward.
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Belanger, Terry – Library Trends, 2003
Includes a 1991 lecture on the future of rare book libraries and a commentary from 2003. Topics include paper-based collections versus electronic resources; changes in general research libraries; budget shortages; changing priorities; reformatting library materials; and education for rare books and special collections librarians. (LRW)
Descriptors: Budgets, Futures (of Society), Library Collections, Library Education
The ARL Special Collections Initiative.
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Hewitt, Joe A.; Panitch, Judith M. – Library Trends, 2003
Reviews the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) activities regarding special collections. Highlights include local and collaborative approaches; budget pressures; access to special collections; digitization programs; recruiting qualified staff; results of a survey of ARL special collections; and the need for ongoing statistics for special…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Budgets, Higher Education
Approaches to Developing Competencies in Research Libraries.
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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