...Tibor Koltay; Ágnes Téglási Research carried out by the authors has shown a wide divergence between the training needs of Hungarian librarians and the resources available to provide the necessary courses to meet those needs. The Association of Hungarian Librarians (AHL) and the Association...

...Dr David Baker © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Internet Learning Training Keywords Internet,Learning, Training Internet Books for Learners and Trainers Library Solutions Press, Berkeley,California (www.library-solutions.com) This review looks at eight books...

... Training There are presently seven Universities awarding various degrees in Library studies in Nigeria. The Universities are: Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; Bayero University, Kano; Imo State University, Imo; University of Benin, Benin; University of Ibadan, Ibadan; University of Maiduguri...

... skills with good process skills. Convergence poses difficulties for managers of converged services in ensuring that all groups of library staff have the same opportunities to develop hybrid skills; and in finding training products suitable for staff working in a converged environment. It is anticipated...

...A.A. Alemna Argues that a sound library education is of paramount importance to the image and prestige of the library profession. Although in the past, a number of training programmes have been organised for librarians in Ghana, argues that present‐day job expectations require a new look...

... consortium of six diverse universities committed to a three year study of their library services from training library staff in Internet skills to the delivery of support to Education, Law and Life Sciences academic staff. Provides a description of the training programme for librarians. This article...

... of education and training in this developing field in the context of a research project on continuing vocational education for records practitioners, which is being undertaken by the Department of Information and Library Management at the University of Northumbria. Early results from the project identified two...

...Anne Goulding; Evelyn Kerslake Describes the extent of flexible working practices in library and information services (LIS) in the UK, drawing on a recently completed study. Outlines concerns about training expressed by managers in case study organizations and in the literature. Investigates gender...

...Derryan Paul Local collections in public libraries are an essential resource for local and family historians. Suggests that librarians need relevant knowledge derived from a systematic training programme. Identifies the staff who need training, reviews existing provisions and suggests ways...

...Robert Oldroyd Examines the establishment of schemes for staff training and development, and appraisal, in an “old” university library. Discusses the problems posed by only one group of staff having an appraisal scheme. Emphasizes the fact that a training and staff development programme must have...

...Richard Eynon Huws The National Library of Wales can be rightly proud of its commitment to staff training and development. Since the inception of formal library education in Wales in 1964, it has placed considerable emphasis on the importance of appointing professionally qualified staff. Whatever...

...David Baker Written by the series editor, gives an historical overview of the Library Training Guides Series, of which the eighth series has just been published. There is a subject‐based description of the evolvement of the series followed by Dr Baker′s own comment on the series. In addition...

... National vocational qualifications Qualifications Strategic management Training How often, when considering some professional matter, does your heart really sink? Over the last year‐and‐a‐half I can remember two occasions which really stand out. One was being given, with other members of the senior...

...Ian M. Johnson British employers have welcomed the development of National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications. Aims to examine the implications of S/NVQs for the university schools of librarianship and information studies. Also discusses post‐qualification training...

... Qualifications Training Universities In the UK we have a view, at least in some quarters, that education and training are two quite separate activities. This is promulgated both by employers, some of whom believe that each member of staff they recruit from college or university should come completely...

... for future professional training and development. Using the School of Information Studies, UCE, Birmingham, as a model, suggests that existing taught modules might be offered as part of a structured CPD programme. © MCB UP Limited 1994 We live in an age of increasing complexity with regard...

...Pat Heynes Examines the problems of pursuing continuing professional development as perceived both by library assistants and their management. Based on discussion, with library assistants, about the training they receive from their authorities, covers both public and academic libraries. Aims...

... through without in‐depth debate. Continuing professional development Librarians National vocational qualifications Training Qualifications I would like to express my concern about S/NVQs. I fully endorse the Government′s desire to improve the skills base of the nation: “to provide the world...

... of the library manager and indicates how such publications could help the manager to provide a better library service, improve interpersonal skills and generally overcome most of the hurdles which managers have to surmount. Education Libraries Management Training It crept up on many of us...

... training institutions in Africa should reflect this reality. Unfortunately, the curricula of library and information science schools in Africa are geared towards the educated elites, as there is hardly any difference between the curricula of information training schools in Africa and the industrialized...