Includes four articles that discuss digital technology and indigenous communities. Highlights include digitization of cultural resources; cultural instantiation in electronic media; partnerships; the needs of indigenous groups; library school students' service-based learning experiences in creating a virtual library for a tribal village; and…

This third report in a series that provides information to understand the role of systems librarians in the development of library information management systems and information services focuses on the need for possible curriculum revision and relevant courses in library education. Includes two curricular models, including course descriptions, for…

This paper considers the possibility of practicums in graduate programs for information management students. The benefits of such practicums are identified and explored and possible drawbacks discussed.

As more librarians earn master's degrees online, it is important to understand how their educational experiences affect their professional practice. A crucial aspect of online learning is the residency: the time distance learners spend on campus, bonding together and with their educational institutions. Residencies are not practical or preferable…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the reference interview is essential in the provision of public library reference service. A survey questionnaire was mailed to 125 small and medium sized public libraries throughout Ohio. The survey was administered in the spring of 1994 with a response rate of 56%. Respondents were asked…

A preliminary study of the availability and distribution of library subject interests was made using the "Directory of the Associatation of American Library Schools." (PF)

A simulation model for use in library professional continuing education is described. (PF)

In recent years a number of school districts in South Carolina have reported difficulty in filling library/media specialist positions. There is concern that college and university programs may not be meeting current and potential needs for media specialists, as well as concern for the quality of library/media education. Undertaken in order to…

The first part of this report summarizes the accomplishments of the Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange (CLENE) from the start of the project in June 1975 through June 1976 relative to four project objectives: (1) creation of a permanent administrative structure for CLENE; (2) establishment of a dues and fees structure; (3)…

After two to three hours of class instruction, it is possible for students to use MEDLINE independently and to gain a valuable learning experience. (Author)

Directors of 100 library schools, both accredited and unaccredited, answered questionnaires designed to determine their attitudes toward library curricula in the areas of: theory versus applications, thesis requirements, library fieldwork, comprehensive examinations, course requirements, non-print materials, intellectual freedom and censorship,…

This is the fourth paper issued by the Medical Library Association dealing with the continuing education of health science librarians. The report documents change within health sciences librarianship within the past fifteen years by reviewing the literature of medical librarianship from the years 1970-1974. These sources were compared with three…

This paper discusses the rationale for faculty rank, status, and tenure for librarians at the College of Charleston. A brief historical overview of the profession of librarianship traces the evolution of the function of the today's librarian as a participant in the processes of teaching and research. Standards for academic status are given, as…

Two functions of highest priority for school library/media supervisors are continuing education and program evaluation. (Author/PF)