ALA, NCATE, and the Preparation of School Library Media Specialists.

Miller, Marilyn L.

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ERIC Number: EJ398114

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Publication Date: 1989

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ALA, NCATE, and the Preparation of School Library Media Specialists.

Miller, Marilyn L.

Library Administration & Management, v3 n3 p131-34 Sum 1989

Examines the underlying reasons for and the possible impact of the decision by the American Library Association (ALA) to become a member of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The ways in which media specialists prepared in NCATE programs will differ from those prepared in ALA programs are discussed. (four references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Competency Based Education, Educational Needs, Guidelines, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians, Library Education, Media Specialists, Professional Associations, School Libraries, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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