Facing the Shortage of Children's Librarians: Updating the Challenge.

Somerville, Mary R.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Facing the Shortage of Children's Librarians: Updating the Challenge.

Somerville, Mary R.

American Libraries, v29 n9 p50-51,53-54 Oct 1998

Examines the shortage of children's librarians based on a survey of professionals regarding training, recruitment, retention, and importance of children's librarians. Highlights include library school training and pertinent course offerings; career ladders for children's librarians; and staff recruitment as a reflection of the community, specifically on minority and gender issues. (LRW)

Descriptors: Career Ladders, Childrens Libraries, Employment Opportunities, Gender Issues, Librarians, Library Education, Library Schools, Library Services, Minority Groups, Occupational Surveys, Public Libraries, Recruitment

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Language: English

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