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Along the Academic Way
Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1971
A report of a seven-month study project, November 1, 1969 to May 31, 1970, funded by a Council on Library Resources fellowship is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, College Libraries, Library Planning, Library Research
The Birth of LIST
Wasserman, Paul; Daniel, Evelyn – Library Journal, 1970
Report of a seminar that linked library education with product development. (Author)
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Library Education, Library Research
The Philadelphia Project
Benford, John Q – Library Journal, 1971
Ten thousand students tell what's wrong (and what's right) about their school and public libraries. (Author)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Utilization, Library Research, Library Surveys
Planning--More than Process.
Detweiler, Mary Jo – Library Journal, 1983
Examines "A Planning Process for Public Libraries," published by the Public Library Association in 1980, discussing the mission of the public library, survey research and data collection, library goals and objectives, planning strategies, budgeting, the political environment, and output measures. Twenty-six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Data Collection, Input Output Analysis, Library Planning
The Public Library's Invisible Managers.
Moran, Barbara B.; Neenan, Peter A. – Library Journal, 1987
Reports results of a survey of specialized administrators of public libraries which examined administrator characteristics, including positions held, professional self-identification (librarian or other), educational background, civic and professional activities, career patterns and job satisfaction. The need to examine further the disparities…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Career Development, Citizen Participation
Career Survey, Pt. 2: Job Satisfaction; Are You Happy in Your Job? LJ's Exclusive Report.
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1994
Reports the results of a survey of librarian job satisfaction that covered librarians' perceptions of their jobs, compensation and benefits, advancement opportunities, and technological challenges. Statistics on average salaries, benefits, salaries by gender, advancement opportunities, and staff cuts are presented by library type. Gender…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Dismissal (Personnel), Fringe Benefits, Information Technology
Requirements for the Entry Level Librarian.
Creth, Sheila; Harders, Faith – Library Journal, 1980
Presents the expectations of academic research libraries in the hiring of entry level librarians relative to academic and work experience. Results of a survey indicate that skills in management, automation, research, and writing are highly desirable. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Employment Qualifications, Entry Workers, Higher Education
Document Delivery: A Better Option?
Khalil, Mounir – Library Journal, 1993
Discusses the use of document delivery by academic and research libraries and lists 28 private document delivery services frequently cited in a survey of libraries who use the services. Topics addressed include traditional interlibrary loan services; the effects of rising journal costs, restricted budgets, and staff cuts; and copyright issues.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Copyrights, Costs