Describes a paraprofessional's three-year pursuit of a master's degree in information resources and library science at the University of Arizona at Tucson via distance education. Concludes that her effort and investment were well rewarded and provides her e-mail address for anyone interested in discussing the program. (PEN)

Discusses a distance-education, library and information-technology program developed by Northwest Technical College (NTC) in Bemidji, Minnesota taught via correspondence, interactive television, and the Internet. (PEN)

Discusses the need for a graduate degree in librarianship. Topics include differences between undergraduate and master's level courses; experience; in-house training programs; incentives for library support staff to get a master's degree; and professionalism, including the ability to build community, technological literacy, and a belief in the…

Provides an overview of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's leadership role in the upper Midwest's distance-education program in library and information science. Highlights the pro and cons of logistics, class and student-to-student communications, and access to library services. Provides street and Web site addresses for more information.…

Discusses distance undergraduate education programs for paraprofessional librarians and suggests how to evaluate institutions: accreditation, academic program, communication, curriculum, and delivery methods. Highlights the AS degree in Library and Information Technology distance-education program offered by the University of Maine at Augusta.…