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Peer reviewedStephenson, Richard W. – Special Libraries, 1979
Examines the growth of map libraries in the United States, the evolution of specialized professional training for map librarians, and the associated growth of a corpus of literature about maps in libraries. The author also discusses map librarianship today and concludes that we have reached the end of the "Emergence of Maps in Libraries"…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, International Organizations, Libraries, Library Associations
Peer reviewedMackler, Leona – Library Trends, 1982
Reviews historical development, organization, and current concerns of health sciences librarians who serve in mental health institutions, agencies, and organizations. The mental health field, mental health libraries, education and training, professional status and standards, professional organizations, the library collection, and library…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Associations, Library Collections, Library Education
IFLA Communications 1991: A Bibliography of IFLA Conference Papers. IFLA Professional Report No. 31.
PDF pending restorationInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1992
This annual bibliography lists 232 papers and reports presented at meetings and seminars held or sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in 1991. The first of two parts lists papers delivered at the general conference, workshops, and pre-session seminar. These papers are listed under the heading of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Literature, Conference Papers, Disabilities
Download full textLedvina, Mary Jane – 1990
The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of presently employed documents professionals at ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries. A survey covering educational background; continuing education activities; organizational affiliations; documents experience; staffing; type of arrangement of the documents collection;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education, Librarians
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
The two papers in this document on social science libraries were presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference. In "Library and Continuing Education with Implications for Developing Countries: A Research Essay," David R. Bender (United States) examines factors impacting upon the skills necessary for effective librarianship in the social…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on library history and library theory and research presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "The History of Western Literature Library Collections in Japan" (Yoshitomi Okazaki, Japan); (2) "Trends of Library History Research in Japan" (Hiroshi Kawai, Yukio…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTilley, C. M. – International Library Review, 1984
Report on the role of public library services in adult literacy education highlights the nature of service clientele, literacy program development in the United States and Australia, literacy research projects, patterns of service, library collection development, and librarian training. Footnotes are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adults
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
Papers on library acquisitions, special collections development, and special training for serials librarianship, presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference, include: (1) "The Development of the African Collection at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and Its Importance for the Cultural History of African Countries"…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, International Organizations
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Library Services. – 1975
In a record of library activities in Wisconsin in 1974, the activities of the Division for Library Services are described along with the Wisconsin Library Network and the state and regional library networks, services, and resources. Lists of library and media organizations and education programs are followed by a directory of academic, public,…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Bookmobiles, College Libraries, Directories
Nevada State Library and Archives, Carson City. – 1992
This document provides a framework for direction and development of libraries in Nevada. This plan is based on input solicited from hundreds of citizens statewide in preparation for the Governor's Conference on Libraries held in May 1990 and has been developed to reflect the current and best thinking of public, school, and academic librarians. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Interlibrary Loans, Library Administration
