Taking the Library Out of Library Education.

Wilson, Pauline

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ERIC Number: EJ247506

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Publication Date: 1981-Jun

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Taking the Library Out of Library Education.

Wilson, Pauline

American Libraries, v12 n6 p321-25 Jun 1981

Discusses four reasons for the climate of change currently seen in library education: (1) new technology, (2) worsening financial conditions in higher education, (3) new library career options in industry, and (4) the desire of some to free themselves from the negative sterotype associated with the name librarian. (LLS)

Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Problems, Educational Trends, Employment Opportunities, Financial Problems, Higher Education, Industry, Librarians, Library Education, Professional Recognition, Public Libraries, Stereotypes, Technology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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