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bibweb: an Internet Training Course for Public Libraries.
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Hasiewicz, Christian – Electronic Library, 2000
Competent Internet-based library services can only be offered if appropriately qualified staff is available. To promote this development in Germany the Bertelsmann Foundation and its project partner, the ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH are developing a special Web-based Training Course for Librarians. Progress to date is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Internet
The Role of a Digital Librarian in the Management of Digital Information Systems (DIS).
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Sreenivasulu, V. – Electronic Library, 2000
Discusses the need for digital librarians who will manage and organize digital libraries. Topics include digital information systems; the information superhighway; navigation, browsing, and filtering; multimedia searching and indexing; data mining; information access and retrieval; competencies and skills for a digital librarian; and professional…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Competence, Electronic Libraries, Indexing
What Do Employers Expect? The Educating Systems Librarian Research Project 1.
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Xu, Hong; Chen, Hsin-liang – Electronic Library, 1999
An investigation of 133 job advertisements for systems librarians in "American Libraries" in 1996-1997 was conducted. Results show that although systems librarians in different types of libraries may play different roles and have different emphases in their duties, the responsibility and knowledge requirements for them are generally…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Employment Projections, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills
Can We Meet the Challenge? The Educating Systems Librarian Research Project Report 3.
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Xu, Hong; Chen, Hsin-liang – Electronic Library, 2001
This third report in a series that provides information to understand the role of systems librarians in the development of library information management systems and information services focuses on the need for possible curriculum revision and relevant courses in library education. Includes two curricular models, including course descriptions, for…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Information Services, Librarians
Current Requirements and Future Prospects for Systems Librarians.
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Muirhead, Graeme A. – Electronic Library, 1994
Reports the results of a survey conducted by the British Library Research and Development Department regarding systems librarians' education and qualifications; experience and professional background; professional activities; how they communicate, including the use of journals and electronic mail; the job market; career prospects; and future…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Not One or the Other but Both: Hybrid Course Delivery Using WebCT.
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Willett, Holly G. – Electronic Library, 2002
Describes the use of WebCT course management software to teach a hybrid course in graduate library science at Rowan University (New Jersey). Discusses the combination of conventional face-to-face instruction with distance education; integrating use of the Internet; password-protected Web sites; and technical difficulties, including access to…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Software, Conventional Instruction, Distance Education