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Lucker, Jay K. – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
There have been significant changes in the nature of scientific and technical librarianship in the past four decades, reflected both in the structure and organization of literature and the education and professional training of librarians. These changes are reflected in library school curricula and in the skills and abilities needed by…
Descriptors: Change, Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Sandy, John H.; Lembo, Mary Frances; Manasco, James E. – Sci-Tech News, 1998
Reports results of a March 1997 survey of the SLA (Special Libraries Association) Sci-Tech Division and ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) Sci-Tech Section listservs that gathered information about how, as students, sci-tech librarians gained awareness of and became interested in sci-tech librarianship. (MES)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Associations
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Roland, Kristen Conahan – Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 2000
Describes a partnership between the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and the Environmental Protection Agency library in Research Park Triangle that provides the opportunity for master's level students to acquire practical experience working in a science library while taking classes.…
Descriptors: Government School Relationship, Library Education, Library Schools, Partnerships in Education
Wikstrom, Katri – 1999
The Institute for Extension Studies at the University of Tampere is coordinating a project called Network Education for Scientific Libraries, Archives and Museums. This three-year project is a part of the national program Finnish Information Society. The Ministry of Education is funding the professional further education of scientific libraries…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Youngen, Gregory K.; Davidoff, Gary – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Describes the importance of the Internet as an information resource for science and engineering librarians and outlines a strategy for introducing these resources to library school students enrolled in sci/tech literature and reference classes. Inclusion of Internet-based information can be accomplished by establishing student prerequisites,…
Descriptors: Assignments, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Sources
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Hackenberg, Jill M. – College & Research Libraries, 2000
Discusses results of a survey that was distributed via email discussion groups to determine why and how librarians and graduate students decide to enter the field of science and technology librarianship. Topics include the influence of a sci-tech background on job performance and professional association membership. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Discussion Groups, Educational Background
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Penniman, W. David – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Five concentrations have been introduced as part of a major redesign of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville School of Information Sciences (SIS) program. One of the concentrations currently offered is "Scientific and Technical Information." Background, environment, and content of the concentration are described, as well as plans for…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
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Wiggins, Gary – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Technological changes have caused a reexamination of the program to train chemical information specialists at Indiana University, resulting in the modification of existing courses and the creation of new courses and degree options. Plans for their implementation and for the establishment of joint industry-academic research projects are described.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Science Education
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Holland, Maurita Peterson – Science & Technology Libraries, 1998
Proposes a model for educating information professionals based on three requirements that underlie all information service: academic preparation in digital librarianship; education and practice to cultivate change management and interpersonal skills; and a practicum to develop technological perspective and provide a future orientation. Builds on…
Descriptors: Change, Electronic Libraries, Engineering, Futures (of Society)