Area Studies Librarianship Conference (1996)

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    Library Schools' Perspective
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Oyler, Patricia
    Presents an overview of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in the United States. Oyler argues that most LIS programs do not offer area studies courses because they do not attract sufficient student enrollment. Oyler recommends several solutions to remedy this, such as educating students about the possibility of a career as an area librarian or offering area studies courses via distance education to attract greater enrollment.
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    Appendix V: Conference Evaluation
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Appendix V-A includes the conference evaluation questionnaire which was administered to participants on the last day of the conference. Appendix V-B is a detailed summary of responses garnered from the conference evaluation, including an evaluation of conference objectives, conference activities, and arrangements and facilities. Also included is a list of suggestions for further research and activities.
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    Modernizing Mycroft: the Future of the Area Librarian
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Jakubs, Deborah
    Examines the changing roles of area librarians and discusses how area librarians can remain relevant in academic libraries. Jakubs assesses the current skill set of area librarians and discusses new skill sets area librarians need to acquire to keep pace with changes in academic scholarship as well as technology. Includes a literature review on area librarianship from the 1960s to present and select bibliography.
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    Reports on Action Plans
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A summary of group discussions which resulted from the drafting of a national action plan aimed at strengthening and advancing area librarianship. Group discussions examined four key areas: education and preparation of area librarians, continuing education and professional development, the effective application of electronic and network technologies, and the feasibility of partnerships and cooperative initiatives. From these discussions, next steps are outlined to continue drafting an action plan.
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    Appendix IV: Small Group Discussions
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Includes information about two discussion sessions that occurred during the conference. Appendix IV-A lists members of each discussion group. Group facilitators and reporters are also identified. Appendix IV-B lists discussion questions given to each group during both sessions.
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    Appendix III: Area Librarian Survey Data
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A compilation of selected data from surveys returned by area librarians. Appendix III-A is an alphabetical list of languages known by area librarians. Appendix II-B is a list countries where area librarians have worked outside the U.S. Appendix III-C is a list of library and area studies organizations to which librarians belong. Appendix III-D is a list of conferences at which the future of area librarianship was discussed. Appendix III-E is a list professional development needs stated by area librarians. Appendix III-F is a list of selected comments by area librarians.
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    Appendix II: Survey Forms
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Includes the four questionnaires sent out for the National Survey on Area Librarianship. Appendix II-A is the Association of Research Libraries Director’s Version. Appendix II-B is the Library and Information Science Program Dean/Director’s Version. Appendix II-C is the Area Study Center Director’s Version. Appendix II-D is the Area Librarians/Specialist’s Version.
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    Appendix I: List of Conference Participants
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A list of conference participants with their position title and home institution.
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    Reports on Small Group Discussions
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A summary of responses to questions about education and preparation of librarians, continuing education and professional development, area programs and funding issues, and cooperative efforts and technology issues.
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    Discussion: Survey Results
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A summary of responses and questions from conference participants regarding the results of the survey.
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    Introduction of Speaker
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Neal, James
    James Neal introduces the keynote speaker, Patrick O'Meara, and highlights his professional accomplishments.
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    Conference Program
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    A detailed schedule of conference events.
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    Foreword
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
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    Credits
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Acknowledges the support of U.S. Department of Education Title VI funding to make this conference possible.
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    Table of Contents
    (Indiana University Libraries, 1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Table of contents for the Proceedings of the Future of Area Librarianship Conference.
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    Area Center Directors Survey Results
    (1996) Gardiner, Denise
    Presents the findings from a national survey sent to Title VI resource center directors. Gardiner discusses the number of students currently pursuing careers in area librarianship, the types of cooperative activities between Title VI centers and Library and Information Science schools, and the nature of working relationships between Title VI centers and area studies librarians.
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    Library and Information Science Program Survey Results
    (1996) Krutulis, Mary
    Presents the findings from a national survey sent to deans at American Library Association (ALA) accredited Library and Information Science (LIS) programs. Krutulis concludes that LIS programs offer limited coursework in area studies librarianship; some programs, however, are establishing dual degrees programs. Further, only a handful of faculty members are interested in area librarianship; consequently, the impetus behind area librarianship education comes from area librarians.
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    Area Librarian Survey Results
    (1996) Schmidt, Nancy J.
    Presents the findings from a national survey sent to area studies librarians. Schmidt concludes that more than 80% of area librarians spend half their time or more on area librarianship activities; further, approximately 40% of that time is spent on collection development tasks. Over 70% of area librarians hold an advanced subject degree in addition to an MLS and nearly 35% also hold a doctorate.
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    ARL Library Director Survey Results
    (1996) Neal, James
    Presents the findings from a national survey sent to library directors at ARL institutions. Neal estimates that 65 institutions employ approximately 564 area librarians nationwide. Neal discusses recent efforts to recruit qualified individuals for vacant positions and concludes that these institutions do not plan to increase the overall number of area librarians they employ.
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    The Current Status and Future Trends in International Education and Research at American Universities, and the Impact on Libraries
    (1996) O'Meara, Patrick
    Provides an historical overview of international education in the United States, with emphasis placed on the role of external funding. O’Meara discusses the impact of changing trends in academic scholarship on library collections. He ends with a needs assessment identifying new professional skills librarians need to acquire to keep pace with technological advances and changing academic orientations.