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Gorman, Michael – Library Journal, 1994
Discusses forces working against traditional academic libraries, including bureaucrats who do not understand libraries and want to save money and people who think technology will be able to provide better access to information without any guidance. Topics addressed include money and power; the economics of the publishing industry; and funding for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Appropriate Technology, Economic Factors
White, Herbert S. – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses the role of librarians as information intermediaries and suggests that this role be emphasized instead of encouraging enduser searching that relegates librarians to the role of advisor or consultant. Highlights include librarians' roles in public education; reference services; academic librarians; and the appropriate use of technology.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Appropriate Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Kazmer, Michelle M. – Electronic Library, 2002
Reports on a study of distance learning students in library and information science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that investigated what they need and want from library services. Highlights include library materials; librarians and staff; training and support; appropriate technology use; library role; and working with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Appropriate Technology, Distance Education, Graduate Students
Whitesides, William L., Sr., Ed. – 1998
This book, written by graduate students at the Catholic University (District of Columbia) School of Library and Information Science, examines current priorities, policies, and practices of public libraries. Following an introduction, "Reinventing Libraries: Responding to the Forces of Change" (Lisa Crisman), chapters include: (1) "A…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Appropriate Technology, Change, Cultural Context