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Walker, Richard D. – J Educ Libr, 1969
The development of instructional materials to be used in independent study courses that are offered off-campus for full academic credit. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Independent Study, Instructional Materials, Library Education, Library Science
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Kuch, T. D. C. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Reviews the concept of thematic analysis, discusses its strengths and limitations, and explores the applicability of the concept to the literature of information science through an examination of articles from volumes 16-27 of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science. A 16-item reference list is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Information Science, Library Science, Models
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Ellison, John W. – Catholic Library World, 1980
Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Degree Requirements, Librarians, Library Science
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Williams, Benjamin R. – Catholic Library World, 1980
Considers the question of compulsory certification for librarians and describes a California proposal which would require certification for librarians desiring positions in state-funded libraries. (FM)
Descriptors: Certification, Competence, Criteria, Librarians
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Wright, H. Curtis – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Librarianship and science are antithetical as knowledge systems because the substance of the former is instrumental to the latter, and vice versa. This is revealed by the diametric oppositions of their objects and methods of study, and their objects and means of mastery. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Science, Methods, Objectives
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Schick, Frank L. – Library Trends, 1976
An historical survey of statistical data collection for librarianship and education in the United States. (LS)
Descriptors: Education, History, Library Science, Statistical Analysis
McCrank, Lawrence J. – Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the concept of information literacy and its target audience of library users. Topics discussed include the relationship of information literacy to bibliographic instruction (BI) and other library instruction; the role of librarians; terminology problems in librarianship; and the effects of information literacy on the value of information…
Descriptors: Information Scientists, Library Instruction, Library Science, Users (Information)
Sullivan, Peggy; Curran, Charles – American Libraries, 1998
Presents two personal views of mentors in the field of librarianship who reflect enduring professional values. Errett McDiarmid, former ALA (American Library Association) president, and Russ Emele, former director of libraries at East Stroudsburg State College (Pennsylvania) are remembered for their contributions to the profession. (LRW)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Directors, Library Science, Mentors
Thelan, Laurie – Library Media Connection, 2004
New library media specialists (LMS) are special people, who are eager for the world of library science. Stepping into a job of LMS requires courage and tenacity, and most of the librarians state that the most difficult in the first year are time and relationship.
Descriptors: Library Science, School Libraries, Media Specialists, Vocational Adjustment
Library Journal, 2004
She is still in the wings, but once Sharon (Sherri) McQueen arrives on the stage of library education, innovation will surely follow. McQueen comes across like a fast-forward version of Katharine Hepburn's Bunny Watson without the fear of technology. Funny and clever, she seamlessly trades her comedy mask for tragedy when she turns to the future…
Descriptors: Library Education, Library Science, Educational Change, Libraries
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Cronin, Blaise – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2004
Considers the historic and contemporary import of Pierce Butler's "An Introduction to Library Science". Characterizes the content of each chapter and critically analyses the central theses. Relates Butler's positivistic premises, assumptions and conclusions to the congeries of competing epistemological and ideological standpoints that defines…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Library Science, Epistemology, Librarians
Baudino, Frank, Ed. – Online Submission, 2011
Twenty-three scholarly papers and twelve abstracts comprise the content of the eleventh annual Brick and Click Libraries Symposium, held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The peer-reviewed proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the symposium, portray the contemporary and future face of…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Athletics, Multilingualism, Interpersonal Relationship
Neal, James G. – Library Journal, 2006
Academic libraries now hire an increasing number of individuals to fill professional librarian positions who do not have the master's degree in library science. Academic libraries are also creating a wide range of new professional assignments that demand diverse educational backgrounds. Additionally, responsibilities formerly carried out by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Education
Kuzyk, Raya – Library Journal, 2006
In this article, the author revisits 11 graduates who were profiled as part of LJ's annual Placements & Salaries issue. Armed with a library science degree from various institutions, they had just secured jobs in librarianship and were off to a good start forging their careers. Since then, they have worked at elementary school, college, and…
Descriptors: Graduates, Library Science, Libraries, Library Schools
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Jaeger, Paul T.; Franklin, Renee E. – Education Libraries, 2007
While increasing the diversity of the library profession has been a long-running concern of Library and Information Science (LIS), the diversity of LIS doctoral students and faculties has received far less attention. This paper argues that libraries will be best equipped to provide inclusive services and outreach to diverse populations when LIS…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Diversity (Faculty), Libraries, Library Science
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