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| Canadian Library Journal | 7 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
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Peer reviewedWinter, Frank – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses the implications of the demographic and geographic situation of libraries in Canada for library unionization. Insight is also provided into issues directly related to library management and library unions, including five factors which cause distrust and dissatisfaction. (CHC)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Demography, Foreign Countries, Labor Problems
Peer reviewedWhite, Frank – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Describes the possible roles of an automation librarian working with microcomputer-based applications. Topics discussed include developing original applications; troubleshooting; software evaluation; hardware and software monitoring, maintenance, and upgrading; data protection; staff training; system documentation; negotiation and communication;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedFrancis, Derek – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
A trustee of a Canadian public library discusses issues that must be addressed by the library board when the library staff forms a union. Suggestions are provided to aid in dealing with a union. (CHC)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Foreign Countries, Governing Boards, Labor Problems
Peer reviewedBrown, Nancy A. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses the effective use of stack space through weeding, storage, microfilm, and selection; study space based on student population; and service space by reorganization of staff, collections, and study space. Three references are noted. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedBates, Iain – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Emphasizes the necessity for libraries to implement strategic planning for information technology. Topics discussed include assessing strengths and weaknesses; the allocation of resources; an OCLC report that surveyed member libraries to determine their planning activities; long-range planning; the need for flexibility; integrating planning with…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Administration
Peer reviewedCanadian Library Journal, 1985
Step-by-step description of the community analysis and survey project undertaken by Grande Prairie Public Library (Alberta, Canada) includes discussion of use of American Library Association's "Planning Process for Public Libraries" as a guideline for designing staff, citizen, and user surveys. Statement of revenue and expenses (1982) is…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Surveys, Foreign Countries, Library Administration
Peer reviewedDakshinamurti, Ganga – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Reports on survey studying the human-machine interface in Canadian university, public, and special libraries. Highlights include position category and educational background of 118 participants, participants' feelings toward automation, physical effects of automation, diffusion in decision making, interpersonal communication, future trends,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Hypothesis Testing
