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Peer reviewedVafa, Annette – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the need for training of volunteer tutors used in literacy programs and describes a training program consisting of four workshops. (CHC)
Descriptors: Literacy, Training Methods, Tutors, Volunteer Training
Peer reviewedWhite, Herbert S. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the problem of incompetent library supervisors in terms of the process that results in the selection of such supervisors, inappropriate supervisory behaviors, and the effects on employees. Several strategies for coping with an incompetent supervisor are suggested. (4 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Selection, Competence
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Discusses the Request for Proposal (RFP) process (formal document asking vendors to submit proposal for system meeting specific needs of library) employed by Canadian libraries as major step in selection of online system. System selection, evaluation, and implementation, Request for Information, estimating costs, and contract negotiation are…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Libraries
Peer reviewedCampbell, Bonnie – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Describes a network for interlibrary loans among public libraries in Ontario which includes microcomputer workstations, online searching of remote databases for verification and locations, and the use of electronic mail. The discussion covers the pilot project, its evaluation, cost effectiveness, extension of the network, and future plans.…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
