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Dreifuss, Richard A. – RQ, 1981
Presents the results of a survey of faculty members at the University of Missouri at Kansas City's School of Administration concerning their attitudes toward the library research skills of graduate students and the role of library instruction in the development of those skills. Data are presented in four tables. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Graduate Students, Higher Education
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Hodges, Gerald G. – Catholic Library World, 1981
Focuses on methods for the development of a comprehensive library skills program, the identification of appropriate instructional strategies, and the continuing education of librarians. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Skills
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Rhode, Nancy Freeman – RQ, 1979
Concludes that education for adult services librarians has changed little during the last four decades. There are some new courses, some new emphases, a little more flexibility, but the basic structure remains the same: few library schools offer more than one course; continuing education is necessary for specialization. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Educational Needs, Educational Programs, Librarians
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Silver, Susan L.; Nickel, Lisa T. – Research Strategies, 2005
Librarians are conducting instruction sessions outside the traditional classroom setting using online tutorials with increasing frequency. Online tutorials seem like an obvious solution to meet the growing need for instruction to users in a time when resources are shrinking. Can librarians effectively teach library skills using an online tutorial?…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Library Research, Librarians, Library Skills
McNallie, Bruce – 1982
This paper looks at the literature on library bibliographic instruction and reviews the state of the art of such instruction in college and university settings. It is divided into four sections which include: (1) abstracts of 14 representative articles on library instruction published within the last 5 years; (2) a summary of major trends,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Librarians, Library Instruction
SCHILLER, ANITA R. – 1968
THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS SURVEY WERE TO DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIBRARIANS EMPLOYED ON THE STAFFS OF THE MORE THAN 2,000 HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1966-57, AND TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE RELEVANT MANPOWER ISSUES. THE REPORT IS BASED ON THE RESPONSES OF 2,282 INDIVIDUALS, OR 93 PERCENT OF 2,459 SAMPLED FULL-TIME…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Libraries, Individual Characteristics, Librarians
Roberts, Anne – 1978
This study is a comparative analysis of undergraduate credit courses in library instruction, taught by university librarians and offered by ten State University of New York (SUNY) institutions--Albany, Brockport, Buffalo, Environmental Science and Forestry, New Paltz, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Stony Brook, and Upstate Medical. Topics include a…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Credit Courses, Librarians
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Holley, Edward G.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Discusses types of knowledge that should define the academic librarian: (1) background in history and development of higher education; (2) appreciation for history of scholarship and learning; (3) understanding of how knowledge is obtained in various disciplines; (4) ability to evaluate research findings. Three reactions to essay are included.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Credentials, Employment Qualifications, Higher Education
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Sarkis, Jeanne; Hamburger, Stephen – Journal of Medical Education, 1981
A University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine team approach is described that combines the knowledge and skills of the physician, nurse, clinical pharmacist, clinical medical librarian, etc., into a cooperative unit to provide health education and health care delivery. The impact of the clinical medical librarian is discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Higher Education, Information Services, Librarians
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Kinney, Lillie C. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1977
Librarians at Onondaga Community College (New York) view their function in the education process as librarian-teachers who instruct students in the access routes to information, and who enrich and augment the course curriculum while encouraging life-long habits of inquiry. (JG)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Librarians, Library Instruction
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Wesson, Caren L.; Keefe, Margaret – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
A direct instruction model is applied to the teaching of library skills to students with mild/moderate handicaps. The model involves determining students' skill levels, setting objectives, providing instruction, and monitoring student progress. A team approach is recommended, involving the library media specialist and the special education…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Instruction
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Faries, Cindy – Reference Librarian, 1994
Examines the history of reference services; discusses present trends in reference services; and considers possible future model shifts that will be influenced by the continuing explosion of information technology, the need for high level skills, the need for building partnerships, and the need to clarify reference service philosophies. (Contains…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Automation
Kimmage, Dennis – 1986
Computer-assisted instruction has been integrated into an established library skills course at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh to supplement readings, classroom contact, and library assignments. Seven programs, one for each instructional unit of the course, were created in the form of self-tests that review course content, identify…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Course Evaluation, Courseware
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Div. of State Libraries. – 1977
Designed as an aid for librarians and teachers in instructing elementary and secondary school students in library media skills, this handbook includes a detailed sequential list of such skills, as well as a list of books and media which concern the philosophy of teaching media skills or the materials used in developing skills programs. Arranged…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources
Department of the Interior, Washington, DC. Office of Library Services. – 1970
The annual workshop was established in order to make the expertise of each library available to the rest of the approximately 70 interior libraries. The 1969 Workshop was held in Denver, Colorado from September 29 to October 3. Some of the subject areas discussed include: (1) career development problems in the Department of the Interior library…
Descriptors: Administration, Cataloging, Decentralization, Government Libraries
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