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Download full textDaval, Nicola, Ed. – 1983
This set of minutes from a semiannual meeting of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) includes three presentations: "The Economics of Document Delivery" by Donald B. Simpson, "Electronic Journal Publishing and Libraries" by Jay K. Lucker, and "Policies and Controversies" by Hugh C. Atkinson. Atkinson reviews…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Facsimile Transmission, Information Networks, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedLonsdale, Dale; Oppenheim, Charles – Journal of Information Ethics, 1995
Discusses the results of a survey of academic reference librarians, library schools, and professional associations for information professionals in the United Kingdom that examined ethical issues in academic reference librarians' work, how professional associations relate to these matters, and how well library schools are preparing information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Ethics, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Presents highlights of the 1992 American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, including actions of the Executive Board, subgroups of the Association of College and Research Libraries, Intellectual Freedom Committee, Committee on Accreditation, and Video Round Table and discussion of White House conference followup, patron behavior policies, the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accreditation (Institutions), Codes of Ethics, Conferences
Peer reviewedPiternick, Anne B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Summarizes views presented by three speakers from the Canadian library and information community in a workshop at a joint conference of two professional associations. Topics addressed were the state of research in public, academic, and special libraries; the need for library research; and how to find funding to support research. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Conferences, Faculty, Financial Support
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
The changing nature of library and information specialists' training and education is addressed in the following papers on library schools presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference: (1) "Information Access and the Changing Library School Curriculum" (Herbert S. White, United States); (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedCurran, William M. – College & Research Libraries, 2003
Discusses the impending shortage of academic librarians as current librarians retire, based on research in Canada and the United States. Topics include experience and expertise; hiring, retention, and professional development; succession planning that includes management experience; chances for advancement into progressively responsible positions;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Aging in Academia, Employment Opportunities, Employment Projections
Peer reviewedSheldon, Brooke E. – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses attributes of library leaders that are based on a study of library leaders from academic, public, and school libraries; library school deans; and national library association executives. Four recurring characteristics are highlighted: intensity; communication and listening skills; consistency and the ability to develop trust; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Deans, Elementary Secondary Education
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
A seminar on Education for Librarianship on the Grassroots Level was held as a pre-session before the IFLA general conference in 1984. Papers presented include: (1) "Personnel Required to Deliver Services to Meet General Information Needs of the SADCC (Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference) Region: Schemes of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Needs
PDF pending restorationTaylor-Furbee, Sondra, Comp.; Kellenberger, Betsy, Comp. – 2001
The annual "Florida Library Directory with Statistics" is intended to be a tool for library staff to present vital statistical information on budgets, collections, and services to local, state, and national policymakers. As with previous editions, this 2001 edition includes the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
