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Publication Date: 2003
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Succession: The Next Ones at Bat.
Curran, William M.
College & Research Libraries, v64 n2 p134-40 Mar 2003
Discusses the impending shortage of academic librarians as current librarians retire, based on research in Canada and the United States. Topics include experience and expertise; hiring, retention, and professional development; succession planning that includes management experience; chances for advancement into progressively responsible positions; and the role of library schools and professional associations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Aging in Academia, Employment Opportunities, Employment Projections, Higher Education, Labor Needs, Labor Turnover, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Associations, Library Planning, Library Schools, Personnel Selection, Professional Development, Promotion (Occupational), Retirement
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Language: English
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