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The Greening of Librarianship: Toward a Human Resource Development Ecology.
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Smith, Duncan – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Argues that for librarianship to become the information profession in a changing society, the continuing education environment for librarians must be strengthened. Proposes that, rather than recruiting new blood, professional education must focus on developing skilled continuing education practitioners and develop strategies to ensure the…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Science, Professional Continuing Education, Reference Services
Creating the Multicultural Organization--A Call to Action.
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Butler, Meredith A.; DeSole, Gloria R. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Examines activities of academic librarians and library educators regarding issues of affirmative action recruiting to increase diversity within the profession. Highlights include a description of multicultural organizations; the significance of leadership; efforts of the Association of Research Libraries; examples of diversity programs at academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Affirmative Action, Cultural Differences, Higher Education
Achieving the Vision: Rethinking Librarianship.
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Martin, Susan K. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Discussion of the profession of librarianship and its future focuses on the "Strategic Visions" program that identifies needed values and goals for the profession. Highlights include a new professional structure; improved library school accreditation processes; improvement of educational standards; certification of librarians; continuing…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Certification, Educational Objectives
The Research University and Education for Librarianship: Considerations for User-Centered Professionals in Libraries.
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McCook, Kathleen de la Pena; Gonsalves, Tosca O. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Considers librarians' preparation for research university libraries. Topics discussed include the library's role in the research university, including advances in information technology and a knowledge management environment; user-centered librarians; scholarly communication; the concept of a learning society; and the need for a more diverse…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Affirmative Action, Cultural Differences, Higher Education