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Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Library professionals have always engaged with associations and communities to share experiences and information. Going back through the earliest times of the profession, librarians have interacted through conference meetings, professional publications, and a variety of other venues. These in-person and print-based interactions continue as…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Social Networks, Librarians, Library Associations
Hauser, Judy – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Media specialists today are required to use more and more technology. Their responsibilities encompass everything from repairing overhead projectors to administrating an entire library's automated system. These responsibilities are in addition to working with students on research and information literacy, making book selections, and collaborating…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Information Literacy, Media Specialists
Masek, Linda E. – Computers in Libraries, 2000
A reference and education librarian relates her experience of teaching a class of adult professionals about PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's tool for accessing the MEDLINE database. Discussion includes preparing to teach a class of peers; letting adult students try things themselves; and saving time for questions. Highlights several…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Computer Literacy, Librarians
Colevins, Helen; Bond, Diana; Clark, Kathy – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Returning registered nurses face an uphill challenge when re-entering their field. To help ease the technology shock for nurses who have been out of the field for more than 5 years, info pros in one medical library collaborated with administrators of a nursing education program to purchase Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and load them with…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Nurses, Medical Libraries, Hospitals
Dickstein, Ruth; Greenfield, Louise; Rosen, Jeff – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Explores successful techniques for integrating the World Wide Web into day-to-day reference library services. Highlights include: determining when to use the Web and when and how to use search tools; the importance of search statement format; training and practicing with the Web; virtual reference and subject specialist pages; and electronic…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Guidelines, Information Services, Information Sources
Heaton, Shelley; Brown, Jeanne M. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Report of a survey that addresses the need to identify elements that retard or enhance incorporation of technology into academic library work routines. Questions related to supervisor impact; training; time/staff; communications; physical resources; and personal interest/experience. Suggestions for improvement include better communications,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Employee Attitudes, Higher Education, Library Personnel
Noble, Cherrie – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Examines recent trends that will have a significant impact on how virtual library services are designed and implemented in the future. Discusses end-user instruction; staff training and professional development; database design; the metadata movement and the Dublin Core; and changing roles of librarians and library services. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Services