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Hallam, Gillian; Genoni, Paul – Australian Library Journal, 2009
This paper looks at the challenges presented for the Australian Library and Information Association by its role as the professional association responsible for ensuring the quality of Australian library technician graduates. There is a particular focus on the issue of course recognition, where the Association's role is complicated by the need to…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Paraprofessional Personnel, Quality Control, Foreign Countries
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Browne, Mairead; Kirk, Joyce – Australian Library Journal, 2004
This article acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of Margaret Trask to education for beginning professionals in library and information work. It identifies four concepts or themes which underpinned the award courses developed and taught under Margaret's leadership, and examines how these themes have evolved over thirty years. Margaret…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Professional Associations, Library Education
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Schmude, Karl G. – Australian Library Journal, 1984
Examines physical deterioration of library collections as result of acidic content of books published since mid-nineteenth century. Dimensions of problem, solutions being developed by libraries, and professional challenges posed by preservation (collection management, organizational structures, technical processes, educational programs) are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Associations, Library Cooperation
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Flowers, Edward; And Others – Australian Library Journal, 1987
The achievements of the Library Association of Australia in the areas of professional development, library education, and standards of library service are reviewed in six articles. The role of the Board of Examiners and achievements in special librarianship and library technical staff development are also discussed. (11 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations