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| author | Virgo, Julie A. And Others |
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| contents | Continuing Library Education: Needs Assessment and Model Programs. Virgo, Julie A. And Others Educational Needs Educational Opportunities Educational Programs Librarians Library Associations Library Education Library Surveys Literature Reviews Medical Libraries Models Needs Assessment Professional Continuing Education This study was conducted to assess and identify continuing education (CE) needs for medical librarianship and to design, implement, and evaluate program components responsive to these needs. Needs were assessed through: (1) a survey carried out within regional Medical Library Association (MLA) groups; (2) contents of journal literature compared with literature five to ten years previous to document changes in the field; and (3) comparison of results of studies conducted by other library groups and organizations. Despite differences in types of library staff surveyed, needs identified were in the areas of administration, audiovisuals, reference tools and services (including on-line systems), and budgeting. Library staffs had difficulty in articulating CE needs. Data collected on CE opportunities available showed course offerings were sparse in areas of need. Organizational constraints and supports given to staff and CE activities showed CE is primarily self-directed. Some of the national library associations seem less interested in supporting CE programs. A model CE program for health science librarians was developed. The study compared the MLA CE program at the beginning and end of the project within the model's framework. Sample questionnaires, data tables, references, course descriptions, and MLA CE materials are included. (Author/KP) |
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| publishDate | 1977 |
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| spellingShingle | Continuing Library Education: Needs Assessment and Model Programs. Virgo, Julie A. And Others Educational Needs Educational Opportunities Educational Programs Librarians Library Associations Library Education Library Surveys Literature Reviews Medical Libraries Models Needs Assessment Professional Continuing Education Continuing Library Education: Needs Assessment and Model Programs. Virgo, Julie A. And Others Educational Needs Educational Opportunities Educational Programs Librarians Library Associations Library Education Library Surveys Literature Reviews Medical Libraries Models Needs Assessment Professional Continuing Education This study was conducted to assess and identify continuing education (CE) needs for medical librarianship and to design, implement, and evaluate program components responsive to these needs. Needs were assessed through: (1) a survey carried out within regional Medical Library Association (MLA) groups; (2) contents of journal literature compared with literature five to ten years previous to document changes in the field; and (3) comparison of results of studies conducted by other library groups and organizations. Despite differences in types of library staff surveyed, needs identified were in the areas of administration, audiovisuals, reference tools and services (including on-line systems), and budgeting. Library staffs had difficulty in articulating CE needs. Data collected on CE opportunities available showed course offerings were sparse in areas of need. Organizational constraints and supports given to staff and CE activities showed CE is primarily self-directed. Some of the national library associations seem less interested in supporting CE programs. A model CE program for health science librarians was developed. The study compared the MLA CE program at the beginning and end of the project within the model's framework. Sample questionnaires, data tables, references, course descriptions, and MLA CE materials are included. (Author/KP) |
| title | Continuing Library Education: Needs Assessment and Model Programs. |
| topic | Educational Needs Educational Opportunities Educational Programs Librarians Library Associations Library Education Library Surveys Literature Reviews Medical Libraries Models Needs Assessment Professional Continuing Education |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED142229 |