The Education of the Acquisitions Librarian: A Survey of ARL Acquisitions Librarians.

Schmidt, Karen A.

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Education of the Acquisitions Librarian: A Survey of ARL Acquisitions Librarians.

Schmidt, Karen A.

Library Resources and Technical Services, v35 n1 p7-22 Jan 1991

Describes the results of a survey of acquisitions librarians in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic libraries that was conducted to determine the level of involvement expected from library schools in educating librarians for acquisitions work. The type of training that is needed is examined, sources of acquisitions training are discussed, and a task analysis is provided. (12 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Librarian Attitudes, Library Acquisition, Library Education, Library Schools, Library Science, Library Surveys, Research Libraries, Tables (Data), Task Analysis

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Language: English

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