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Direct linkAlexandra Kohn; Dawn McKinnon – College & Research Libraries, 2024
Many libraries and archives have recently released statements about harmful material in their collections and the descriptions of these collections. However, these types of statements are not required for any professional accreditation or membership, nor are there specific guidelines to follow. This study collected and analyzed statements from…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Library Materials, Guidelines, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Howard, Heather A.; Habashi, Meara M.; Reed, Jason B. – College & Research Libraries, 2020
The gender wage gap impacts millions of women throughout the US and world, with women in the US making on average 82 percent of men's salaries (US Census Bureau, 2018). In research libraries, a field dominated by women, this has historically been true as well, with men rising to top positions at a higher rate and making more money than women in…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Librarians, Salary Wage Differentials, Gender Differences
Download full textEwbank, Ann Dutton – School Library Research, 2015
This modified case study examines how the members of the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association (BCTLA), a Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), work together to advocate for strong school library programs headed by a credentialed school librarian. Since 2002, despite nullification…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Libraries, Librarians, Advocacy
Kandiuk, Mary – College & Research Libraries, 2014
This study examines racial and ethnic diversity among Canadian academic librarians and discusses the findings of a nationwide survey. The survey posed questions related to equity plans and programs as well as recruitment practices for academic librarians from equity-seeking groups with a focus on Aboriginal and visible/racial minority librarians.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Librarians, Academic Libraries, Diversity (Faculty)
Davis, Casey E.; Juengling, Lisa B.; Laurent, Rebekah D.; Pye, Nicole; Williamson, James – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2014
Why do students join student chapters? What do they hope to gain from joining them? The Louisiana State University (LSU) chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) conducted a research project that addresses these questions. The SAA-LSU chapter surveyed LIS students and recent graduates from the 61 ALA accredited LIS programs in the…
Descriptors: Expectation, Student Experience, Student Surveys, Graduate Surveys
Thornton, Elaine – Journal of Web Librarianship, 2009
iTunes University is a free service offered by Apple iTunes to educational institutions. It serves as a platform for the management and distribution of educational, instructional, and informational resources through both audio and video podcasts. Participation in the service among colleges and universities continues to grow since its official…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Database Management Systems, Information Management
Barrett, G. Jaia, Ed. – Association of Research Libraries, 2009
"Research Library Issues" ("RLI") is a bimonthly report from ARL (Association of Research Libraries), CNI (Coalition of Networked Information), and SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). This issue includes the following articles: (1) ARL Encourages Members to Refrain from Signing Nondisclosure or…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Academic Libraries, Library Associations, Confidentiality
Horrocks, Norman – Library Journal, 1978
Summarizes proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Library Association, which focused on the professional concerns and the political environment in which libraries have to operate. (JPF)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Librarians, Library Associations, Meetings
Tudor, Dean – Library Journal, 1971
An overview is presented of some of the problems the Canadian Library Association dealt with during their 26th Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C. (MM)
Descriptors: Conferences, Librarians, Library Associations, Meetings
Peer reviewedKaatrude, Peter B. – Public Libraries, 1992
Examines certification and licensing of librarians in the United States and Canada from the perspective of differences between the two concepts and through historical analysis of applications of each. A contextual framework for studying applications of these concepts to other professions is provided. (nine references) (MES)
Descriptors: Certification, Foreign Countries, Librarians, Library Associations
Peer reviewedMorton, Elizabeth Homer – Library Trends, 1975
Gives highlights of library cooperation in Canada. (PF)
Descriptors: Library Associations, Library Cooperation, National Libraries, Union Catalogs
Peer reviewedScheeder, Donna – Special Libraries, 1988
Provides a historical view of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Government Relations Committee Program and discusses the current agenda. The work of the Government Relations Network as a link between SLA and its members is described, tips on communicating with legislators are offered, and member involvement is urged. (4 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Government Role, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Library Journal, 1976
Canadian Library Association Annual Conference report. (Author)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Fees, Financial Support, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedSpicer, Erik J. – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Outlines participation of Canadian librarians in the world of international librarianship, mentioning the role of librarians in such organizations as the Canadian Library Association, the Ontario Library Association, the National Library, the Library of Parliament, UNESCO, and the International Federation of Library Associations. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Organizations, Librarians, Library Associations
Willingham, Patricia; Carder, Linda; Millson-Martula, Christopher – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2006
A brief historical overview of the library instruction scene in the United States and Canada, an analysis of library instruction conference themes, and the identification of perceptions of librarians attending the LOEX, WILU, and LOEX of the West conferences in 2000 and 2001 reveal that the border may be responsible for significant differences…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Comparative Analysis
