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African American Women Leaders in Academic Research Libraries
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Epps, Sharon K. – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2008
Effective leadership and increasing diversity are central concerns in the library profession. Using qualitative interviewing and research methods, this study identifies the attributes, knowledge, and skills that African American women need in order to be successful leaders in today's Association of Research Libraries (ARL). These findings indicate…
Descriptors: African Americans, Females, Research Methodology, Leadership Effectiveness
The Gender Gap in Library Education.
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Harris, Roma M.; And Others – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1985
Results of examination of five directory issues of "Journal of Education for Librarianship" covering 18 years reveal strong support for gender-linked nature of teaching specialties within library science graduate programs. Differences are consistent with gender gap in career development and pattern of specialization among students in MLS programs.…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Females, Higher Education
MLS Graduates Survey: Sex Differences in Prestige and Salary Found.
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Harris, Roma M.; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Reports results of survey of Master of Library Science graduates on their career paths and perceptions of prestige of certain professional tasks and work settings. Sex differences in prestige rankings, work settings, and salary levels and prestige of tasks in first job and current job are noted. (7 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Comparative Analysis, Females, Foreign Countries
Salary Determination and Occupational Segregation among Librarians.
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Van House, Nancy A. – Library Quarterly, 1986
Identifies determinants of librarians' salaries and tests human capital-based explanations of librarianship as a woman's profession. Earnings functions are developed for men and women in public and academic libraries and for women in school libraries, and personal, human capital, and job determinants of salaries are identified. Thirty-one…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Females, Librarians, Library Science
Users' Information Behaviour--A Gender Perspective
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Steinerová, Jela; Šušol, Jaroslav – Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2007
Introduction: The paper is based on the study of library users in Slovakia as part of a larger research project on the use of information. Method: A large-scale questionnaire survey was conducted in 2002 in sixteen academic and research libraries with 793 subjects, especially students and educators. Analysis: The data were analysed with the use of…
Descriptors: Users (Information), Questionnaires, Surveys, Research Libraries
Libraries, National Security, Freedom of Information Laws and Social Responsibilities. IFLA/FAIFE World Report Series Volume V
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Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Hamilton, Stuart, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
The IFLA/FAIFE World Report Series is unique. It is the only source based on a systematic data collection process that provides an overview of how libraries around the world are tackling barriers to freedom of access to information and freedom of expression. This year's edition includes 84 country reports which detail the extent of Internet access…
Descriptors: Freedom, Access to Information, Laws, Federal Legislation