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Meredith, Joseph C. – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Provides a critical evaluation of the not yet completed "Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science" with quotations from numerous reviews and presents a plan for the selection of articles and revision of this work in order to salvage the project. (CHC)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Encyclopedias, Information Science, Library Science
Palmer, Joseph W. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1979
Provides an overview of audiovisual materials about librarianship and information science, names some titles in various categories, and suggests sources of such materials. A bibliography of selection aids, producers, and distributors is included. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bibliographies, Information Science, Information Sources
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Jackson, Miles M. – International Library Review, 1979
Library education and training in the Pacific Islands, including American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, and Papua New Guinea, but excluding Hawaii and New Zealand are discussed. There are two levels of training--professional which entails receipt of a B.A., and subprofessional, encompassing certificate courses. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Library Education, Library Science, Paraprofessional Personnel, Professional Personnel
Matson, Lisa Dallape; Bonski, David J. – Online, 1997
By stressing the importance of either technology or librarianship, commentators on digital libraries have created a false dichotomy in the literature. This article describes the process of creating a digital library at the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) that balances technological empowerment. Concludes that digital libraries need…
Descriptors: Conflict, Electronic Libraries, Empowerment, Information Technology
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Meyer, Terry; Spencer, John – College & Research Libraries, 1996
An analysis of citations to 24 science journals (1972-94) from Social SciSearch on DIALOG determined that, although other disciplines cite library science articles more often than previous studies have indicated, a comparison with other social sciences showed that library science is not cited as often as the more developed fields. Recommends…
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Library Science, Scholarly Journals
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Browne, Mairead – Journal of Information Science, 1997
Provides an overview of national information policy and analyzes fundamental concepts in information policy. Concludes that though there is confusion about the meaning of concepts, there are frameworks in information and information policies studies that can provide input for development of information policy. Describes frameworks and how they can…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Information Management, Information Policy, Intellectual Disciplines
Fischer, Audrey; Cole, John Y.; Tarr, Susan M.; Vlach, Rosalie B.; Carey, Len; Mehnert, Robert; Sherman, Andrew M.; Davis, Linda; Vecchiarelli, Marion H.; Chute, Adrienne; Dunn, Christina – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2002
Includes reports from Library of Congress, Center for the Book, Federal Library and Information Center Committee, National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, National Agricultural Library, National Library of Medicine, Government Printing Office, National Technical Information Service, National Archives and Records Administration,…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Depository Libraries, Federal Government, Library Science
Berry, John W.; Platt, Judith; Hoynes, Michael; Webster, Duane E.; Johnson, Richard; Smith, Kathlin – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2002
This section includes reports from the American Library Association, Association of American Publishers, American Booksellers Association, Association of Research Libraries, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), and Council on Library and Information Resources. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Library Associations, Library Science, National Organizations
Birch, Tobeylynn; Day, Mark T.; Edgar, William B.; Shoaf, Eric C.; Bessler, Joanne M.; Sharp, Avery T.; Stabler, Karen C.; Taylor, Joyce; Thorton, Glenda – Library Administration and Management, 2002
Explains the development of an annotated bibliography of readings for library administrators through citation analysis to select frequently cited authors and titles. Includes annotations from the perspective of professional practice for 20 works from outside the library profession whose works are cited by authors within the library profession.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citation Analysis, Library Administrators, Library Science
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Newhouse, Robert C. – Library Quarterly, 1989
Describes the participant-observation technique for data collection and proposes its usefulness as a research methodology in library science. Procedural steps are outlined and suggestions are offered for successful completion of participant-observation research. (10 references) (Author/MES)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Library Research, Library Science, Participant Observation
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Stevens, Norman D. – Library Trends, 1988
Discusses the origins of librarians' concern with their image and reviews an analysis of the issue in the literature from 1921-78. The image presented in three major national library journals--American Libraries, Library Journal, and Wilson Library Bulletin--are then examined together with opinions of the journal editors for the period from…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Editing, Librarians, Library Science
Gorman, Michael – American Libraries, 1992
Argues that librarianship is intimately connected to the structures and thought patterns of bibliographic control and that bibliographic control should be the theme for all practical coursework in library education. A sample syllabus is proposed. (EA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Gertzog, Alice – Library Journal, 1990
In this survey, librarians were asked to list leaders in librarianship and their reasons for selecting them to investigate (1) where leadership is perceived in librarianship; (2) how well integrated the field is; (3) whether there is a fieldwide definition of leadership; and (4) similarities among perceived leaders. Sixteen finalists are listed.…
Descriptors: Leaders, Leadership Qualities, Librarians, Library Science
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Budd, John M.; Raber, Douglas – Library Quarterly, 1998
Discussion of the relationship between libraries and culture focuses on elements of language and discourse associated with cultural conditions and their implications for librarianship. The conflict between modern and postmodern cultural conditions and thought is examined in a number of library and information science texts. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Culture, Foreign Countries, Libraries
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Line, Maurice B. – Journal of Documentation, 2000
Presents a brief sketch of A.J. (Jack) Meadows's career. Notes that he has written many significant articles and books in information science and related fields, many of them of seminal importance. Highlights his contributions to the field and to the many people who have worked with him. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Information Industry, Information Science
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