"Yes, Virginia, You Can Require an Accredited Master's Degree for that Job!".

Robbins, Jane

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Publication Date: 1990

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"Yes, Virginia, You Can Require an Accredited Master's Degree for that Job!"

Robbins, Jane

Library Journal, v115 n2 p40-44 Feb 1 1990

Defends the master's degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association as a valid minimum educational requirement for library practice at the professional level. Issues that undermine this requirement are discussed and actions that the profession can take to strengthen this position are identified. (nine references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Core Curriculum, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis, Library Schools, Masters Degrees, Minimum Competencies, Paraprofessional Personnel, Professional Education, Professional Recognition

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