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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2010
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ886016 |
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Table of Contents:
- Entry into the Library and Information Industry: Choices and Decisions Murray, Janet Carroll, Mary Foreign Countries Postsecondary Education Certification Information Management Library Science Student Characteristics Student Motivation Qualifications Vocational Education Paraprofessional Personnel Decision Making Cost Effectiveness Statistical Data Employment Opportunities The reasons why students who already hold a tertiary qualification and wish to pursue a career in librarianship/information management choose to undertake a VET LIS para-professional qualification in preference to a postgraduate qualification in LIS have received little formal attention. This paper reports the results of research undertaken to investigate the underlying motivation of such students. The methodology included a survey of current students undertaking VET LIS paraprofessional qualifications at Australian educational institutions and an analysis of statistical data from the VET sector. Recommendations will be presented on how the profession should address the entry points into the profession in light of changes to government funding of VET programs and the current economic climate. (Contains 4 tables and 9 notes.)