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Peer reviewedRaymond, Boris – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1995
Provides historical background and describes the change in the role of Russian libraries from conduits for party propaganda to organizations designed to serve the needs of their users. Considers problems for library educators in providing librarians with the skills needed in the new political and technological environment of post-Communist Russia.…
Descriptors: Communism, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Education
Peer reviewedWiegan, Wayne – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1999
Examines the history of the information profession, beginning with Melvil Dewey's first library education program. Discusses the concept of a profession; character; authority; power; cultural authority; access to information; the utilization of information as power; public librarianship; and the organization of information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Context, Information Science, Information Utilization
