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Peer reviewedMilby, T. H. – College and Research Libraries, 1971
All libraries surveyed report that their own library school graduates and faculty wives hold positions on their staffs. Both advantages and disadvantages to such appointments are expressed by respondents to the survey. A trend toward the elimination or curtailment of appointment of local library school graduates to the staff was revealed. (4…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Schools, Library Surveys, Professional Personnel
Download full textPotts, Rinehart Skeen – 1975
A followup study of 77 graduates of the Glassboro State College master's program in librarianship is presented. This report includes extensive direct quotes from the persons interviewed concerning their evaluation of the Glassboro program and the jobs they now hold. Appendixes include general comments by the graduates, results of previous surveys,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Graduate Surveys, Higher Education, Librarians
Peer reviewedBowden, Ann – Journal of Education for Librarianship, 1972
Results of a survey of the 53 accredited library schools regarding their programs for rare book and special collections librarians are reported. (2 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Education, Library Schools, Library Science
Peer reviewedVance, Kenneth E.; And Others – Journal of Education for Librarianship, 1977
Future changes and developments in library and information science education were forecasted by librarians and information scientists through a survey. Results are summarized for program goals, curriculum, students, faculty, accreditation, certification, types of degrees, administration and resources, continuing education, and library developments…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Graduate Study, Library Education, Library Schools
Learmont, Carol; Van Houten, Stephen. – Library Journal, 1986
Report on 35th annual survey of placements and salaries of recent graduates of ALA-accredited schools provides data on 1985 graduates. Highlights include data on placement and salaries by type of library and by region, special placements, and comparisons of salaries by type of library and U.S. and Canadian placements. (EM)
Descriptors: Graduate Surveys, Job Placement, Librarians, Library Schools
Peer reviewedRoberts, Norman – Journal of Librarianship, 1973
The Sheffield follow-up study revealed that an overwhelming majority of graduates of the Post-Graduate School of Librarianship and Information Science are satisfied with their work and working situations. Some of the factors relating to job satisfaction/dissatisfaction are examined together with job mobility and drop-out rates. (6 references)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduates, Job Satisfaction, Librarians
Peer reviewedTaylor, Mary K. – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Summarizes results of a survey of ARL (Association of Research Libraries) webmasters that investigated aspects of their roles and job tasks. Discusses their education; job responsibilities; job satisfactions and dissatisfactions; and their opinions about Web committees and the role of librarians in Web site development. Offers suggestions for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction
Peer reviewedRyans, Cynthia C. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1980
Reports results of a survey of cataloging practitioners on their opinions on the (1) structure of the cataloging curriculum in graduate library school; (2) relationship of the use of computers in cataloging to the cataloging curriculum; and (3) adequacy of preparation of current graduates for positions as catalog librarians. (FM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Bibliographies, Cataloging, Curriculum
Peer reviewedAngel, Michael R.; Brown, Gerald R. – Canadian Library Journal, 1977
Also presents guidelines for library technician programs. (KP)
Descriptors: Directories, Guidelines, Library Education, Library Schools
McCarthy, Cheryl A. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1997
Discussion of school library media programs, educational reform, and the national guidelines set forth in "Information Power" focuses on a study of 48 school library media programs in the New England region. Surveys and observations by student interns from the University of Rhode Island library school are compared and analyzed. Results…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Peer reviewedTees, Miriam – Special Libraries, 1986
A survey of 452 special librarians was conducted by the Special Libraries Association to identify what they want new graduates to know. Communication skills, reference skills, and an attitude of service were considered by respondents to be more important than second master's degrees and management skills. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Competence, Employment Qualifications, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Library Association, London (England). Education Committee. – 1971
Two separate surveys were undertaken in order to gain information about the field work practices and policies of libraries and schools of librarianship. The survey of schools was carried out during the winter of 1969/70, and that of a sample of libraries in the Spring or Summer 1970. This report interprets the results of the survey of schools; as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inservice Education, Librarians, Libraries
Zipkowitz, Fay – Library Journal, 1993
Discusses results of the "Library Journal" annual placements and salaries survey for 1992. Highlights include placements by type of library, placements and salaries by region and by library school, placement and salaries of minority graduates, comparison of salaries by type of library, and a sidebar that relates the experiences of one recent…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Graduate Surveys, Job Placement, Librarians
Dahl, Katherine – 1989
A librarian at the Western Illinois University Library examined a list of the approximately 380 current subscribers to the Alternative Press Index (API), which has been the only access point to most periodicals on the political left since its beginning in 1969, in order to see who and what kinds of libraries receive the index. The Library Bill of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Indexes, Interviews
Schwarz, Renee – 1993
This paper reports on the employment need for catalogers as perceived by library science students and practicing library administrators. Library literature provided several contradictory views on whether there is or is not a significant need for catalogers today; and, if there is, whether entry level catalogers or those with experience are in…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Cataloging, Employment Opportunities, Employment Qualifications
