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Peer reviewedTomiuk, Dorothy – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Describes how information skills of librarians can be applied to non-library positions. (CLB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Emerging Occupations, Information Services, Librarians
Peer reviewedTees, Miriam – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Reviews some of the many career opportunities outside the traditional library for library and information studies school graduates as identified by recent surveys. The adequacy of school curriculums in preparing students for these roles is evaluated, useful courses are identified, and current trends in information science education are identified.…
Descriptors: Careers, Curriculum Evaluation, Emerging Occupations, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedApostle, Richard; Raymond, Boris – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Explores and critiques an information paradigm that is currently being proposed in the library literature, and looks at its potential impact on research and policy issues of major concern to librarians and library educators. (CLB)
Descriptors: Information Science, Information Services, Librarians, Library Role
Peer reviewedActon, Patricia – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
The role of librarians is defined by their ability to identify user needs and then use techniques from both library and information science to meet those needs. Positions that utilize these abilities outside of the traditional library should not be considered as alternative careers. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competence, Information Centers, Information Science
