Library Employees without the ALA-Accredited Master's Degree.

Johnson, Carole P.

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ERIC Number: EJ564273

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Library Employees without the ALA-Accredited Master's Degree.

Johnson, Carole P.

Public Libraries, v37 n1 p40-41,44-46 Jan-Feb 1998

Reports the results of a survey of 914 library employees in three states (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) without ALA-accredited MLS degrees. Discusses results in terms of gender, age and education; job experience; and job titles and wages. Concludes the library profession must identify the skills needed for library positions and develop professional training, recognition, and reward systems. (AEF)

Descriptors: Employment Experience, Employment Practices, Job Performance, Job Skills, Librarians, Library Personnel, Library Surveys, Masters Degrees, Skilled Workers, Staff Development

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Language: English

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