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Churchwell, Charles D. – 1975
This essay analyzes and explains the movements, events, and influences that made distinctive contributions to the development of education for librarianship between 1919 and 1939. Special attention is given to the proposals of Charles C. Williamson, Emma Baldwin, and Ernest J. Reece. Also considered are the activities of the Committee on Library…
Descriptors: Higher Education, History, Librarians, Library Associations
Guyton, Theodore Lewis – 1975
A study was made to isolate factors which have systematic and repetitive effects on the unionization of librarians, particularly the professional librarian in the public library. The historical patterns of library unionism are summarized, and an analysis is made of the personal characteristics of librarians, their economic position, and employment…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Employee Attitudes, Environmental Influences, Individual Characteristics
Neely, Teresa Y., Ed.; Abif, Khafre K., Ed. – 1996
This volume contains articles by culturally diverse librarians who share their experiences in the transition from library school to library work. The librarians detail their introduction to librarianship, their encounters with racism, and their desire to succeed in a profession that has not always lived up to its pledge of fairness and equal…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Ethnic Groups, Librarian Attitudes
Download full textSmith, Linda C., Ed. – 1983
The 10 papers included in this volume consider how professional roles and responsibilities have been and are being affected by technological change and what competencies are important in filling these roles. In addition, approaches to training and education to develop competencies--which are defined as knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes--are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computers
Molz, R. Kathleen – 1974
The civil libertarian aspects of the National Program for Library and Information Science are analyzed. The five assumptions on which the program is based are closely examined for their references to the word "right." Details are given of the historic development of the library profession's increasing concern for the protection of…
Descriptors: Censorship, Civil Liberties, Federal Government, Federal Legislation
Cubberley, Carol W. – 1996
This book focuses on guiding librarians at institutions of higher education on being proactive in securing tenure and promotion in their professional employment. The book has nine chapters. Chapter 1 gives advice on what to include in an application for a tenure-track position and what activities representing individual growth and development…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), Audiovisual Aids, Career Development
