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Changes in Our Librarian Education for the 21st Century – Revisited
In my original Post Changes in Our Librarian Education for the 21st Century in May, 2010, I wrote the following. Unfortunately, much of the MLS theory gets lost in the face of reality dealing with customers and daily issues. The … Continue reading
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Why Not a Bachelor in Library Science? – Revisited
“Why isn’t that a good idea? Seems as though it is a very good idea in some librarians’ minds – at least those in Connecticut, Kentucky and Maine.” – and NORTH CAROLINA. The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s … Continue reading
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Why Not a Bachelor’s in Library Science?
Why isn’t that a good idea? Seems as though it is a very good idea in some librarians’ minds – at least those in Connecticut, Kentucky and Maine. ALA has a webpage promoted by the Council On Library/Media Technicians (COLT) … Continue reading
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21st Century Library Paradigm – Even More Evidence
While reviewing IMLS publications, I came across their “For Further Reading” link to a 21st Century Skills reading list that contained this resource, “Libraries: A Vision. The Public Library Service in 2015.” England: Laser Foundation. 2004. Introduction This discussion paper … Continue reading
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Reports on “The Death of the Library”
It recently struck me after reading a couple of other Bloggers and articles that maybe I’m not alone in bewilderment over why there is no discussion of 21st Century Library issues, or action toward saving libraries in the face of … Continue reading
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21st Century Library Strategic Plan – Forecast
In this expanded Strategic Plan Model below, “Forecast” is included after the Mission and Vision Statements and prior to the Goals and Objectives. This is especially significant in the 21st Century environment due to the rapid changes and highly uncertain … Continue reading
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Changes in Our Librarian Education for the 21st Century
My research has led me to collaborate with a local school district that is the only one in my state that has attempted to implement the “21st Century Skills” model, developed by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, in education. … Continue reading
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