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Peer reviewedKrieger, Tillie – RQ, 1985
Growth and changes in "RQ" (1960-1985) are examined and detailed in both text and tables (cover/size, pagination, editor, articles, advertisements, physical features, association interests, reviews, columns, government publications). Development of columns, government publication news, thematic articles, authors of "RQ"…
Descriptors: Authors, Government Publications, History, Library Associations
Peer reviewedSharif, A. – International Library Review, 1979
Discussion of positive factors--culture, Arab League activities, UNESCO contributions, foreign study, establishment of libraries and education expansion-- and negative factors--lack of national library planning, cooperation, standards, effective library legislation, national book plan, library literature, and illiteracy--are included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Arabs, Culture, Development, Essays
Peer reviewedSmiraglia, Richard P.; Leazer, Gregory H. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1994
Reports on an empirical study of "Library Resources and Technical Services" (LRTS) that was conducted to define LRTS's content and to determine whether it displays the characteristics of formal scholarly communication. Results of bibliometric comparisons with other scholarly journals in the field are described. (Contains 30 references.)…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedPatterson, Charles D. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1985
A readership survey was undertaken to ask subscribers to express concerns regarding satisfaction with all aspects of "The Journal of Education for Library and Information Science" (scholarly refereed journal), including association activities section, articles, columns (research record, continuing education, teachers, international), the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Library Associations, Library Education, Library Science
Peer reviewedHansen, Andrew M., Ed.; And Others – RQ, 1985
This five-article section on current issues in reference and adult services highlights origins of American Library Association's Reference and Adult Services Division, history and development of RQ's column "The Exchange," 25 years of adult services articles, documents reference service and changing attitudes of librarians, and library…
Descriptors: Adults, Committees, Government Publications, History
Eshelman, William R. – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the work of the American Library Association's Committee on Accreditation includes committee membership, the proliferation of library programs, application of accreditation standards, the status of library schools, library school enrollments, the marketplace, curriculum, librarian certification, and practitioner problems. (EJS)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Curriculum, Enrollment Trends, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPhiri, Zilole M. K. – International Library Review, 1986
Examines performance of library profession in Zambia in the context of the criteria of professionalism. Highlights include contribution of librarians to the growth of library profession in Zambia; belonging to a professional association (Zambian Library Association); library education; service-orientation to society; publications of the…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Librarians
Peer reviewedBlazek, Ron; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Includes two reports: a report of the results of a survey of state library association executive officers that examined the practices and priorities given reference activities at state conferences; and an annotated bibliography of 100 books, articles, and dissertations published between 1980 and 1990 that discuss librarianship in Ghana. (12…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conferences, Foreign Countries, Library Associations
Peer reviewedSwisher, Robert D.; And Others – Library and Information Science Research, 1983
Analysis of data collected from two sample surveys assessing change and direction of change in education for librarianship among academic librarians indicates increases in advanced degrees held or being pursued beyond the M.L.S. and in courses, workshops, and conferences attended. Disparities were found between male and female educational…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Educational Background, Higher Education, Librarians
