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{"title":"Profiling librarians with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: studies in self selection and type stability","authors":"J. Agada","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16105","url":null,"abstract":"The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most used psychometirc instrument in the study of librarians. Recent MBTI studies suggest a librarian profile different from that of previous studies. This variation may be attributed to two causes: either the profession attracted recruits with profiles different from those of librarians of previous times, or the personality of practicing librarians evolved over time. This study was designed to test these hypotheses. Data supported the first, but only partially supported the second hypothesis. The personality oflibrarians has been a subject of interest to researchers since the turn of this century. The early studies used a wide range of psychometric instruments to assess a broad spectrum of traits generally assembled to build a complex personality profile. In general, their results were consistent with a normal personality profile and congruent with the stereotypical image of librarians (1). The most popular instrument in the study oflibrarians to date is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Based on its perceived usefulness, this instrument has been commended to libraries as a management tool to facilitate communication, team building and interpersonal understanding (2-5). The earliest classification oflibrarians using the MBTI was based on data collected by the Center for the Application of Psychological Type (CAPT) from 1971 and 1984 (6). In 1992, Mary Jane Scherdin administered the MBTI to librarians as part of a nation wide study commissioned by the Association of College and Research Libraries. She concluded that a majority of librarians have psychological types different from those surveyed for the CAPT database. This finding she asserted, \"shattered\" the old librarian stereotype which was based on \"erroneous behavioral characteristics mined from previously conducted studies\" (7). The present study assumed that purported changes in the librarian group profile could be attributed to two sources. Either the profession attracted recruits with profiles different from those of librarians in previous times, or the personality of","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"57-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1998-16105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The future demand for information professionals in Europe","authors":"N. Moore","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16301","url":null,"abstract":"European society is becoming increasingly dependant on, and shaped by, information. Tech­ nological change is creating profound shifts in the ways in which Europeans work, learn and relax. These changes are altering patterns of employment and are generating new demands for information profes­ sionals. To understand the dynamics of these changing demands it is first necessary to understand the economic, social, political and cultural changes that are taking place. At the industrial level, the information industries are expanding rapidly and becoming a significant force within the European economy. The information sector can be divided into three segments: in­ formation content; information delivery and information processing. The boundaries between these segments are, however, becoming blurred as convergence brings about a process or industrial re-align­ ment. At the organisational level, information is being used in both the public and private sectors as a resource that can improve productivity, raise levels of quality, increase market penetration and improve competitiveness. These changes are increasing significantly the demand for information within the corpo­ rate sector. At the social level there is also increased demand for information. People need information to make consumption decisions. They also need it in order to function as citizens. There are still major problems of access that need to be overcome. These changes have begun to generate demands for four identifiable sets of information skills: skills in creation, collection, communication and copsolidation. Creators are those who produce the information content, whether in traditional or new media. Collectors are the librarians and archivists who build collections of information in anticipation of future use. Communicators are those professionals who provide information services on demand. Finally, the consolidators are the researchers and information analysts who work in corporate environments, making sense of the world for others.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"191-208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1998-16301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A career progression survey of graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Information Analysis.","authors":"R. Marcella, Graeme Baxter","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16202","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the results of a survey of graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Information Analysis at the School of Information and Media, the Robert Gordon University. The survey was carried out by means of a postal questionnaire to all prior students and generated a 45% response rate. The results show that graduates of the course are finding posts in what has been described as the emerging market for information professionals. The primary sectors of activity identified are posts in IT, in research, in information service provision and in financial and policy analysis. Respondents found that the skills gained from the course were relevant to their employment situation and criticisms of course content tended to focus upon IT provision. The paper concludes that further research into the nature of duties carried out by those employed in this sector would have value, as would investigation of the avenues which graduates follow in successfully finding first and subsequent posts. Further surveys are planned in order to track career progression.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"107-130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1998-16202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The health information practitioner as learner and educator","authors":"C. Urquhart, S. Hornby, Tanya Rogers, D. Bawden","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16106","url":null,"abstract":"Comparison of the development of three types of health information course indicates some common opportunities and problems in involving practitioners in the development and evaluation of information management programmes. A Health Information module in the BA (Honours) Information and Library Management course (Manchester Metropolitan) was developed in collaboration with health information practitioners. Plans to involve practitioners in the assessment proved difficult to implement. A survey of distance learning students (practitioners and students) on the Health Information Management MSc (Econ) run by OILS, University of Wales Aberystwyth, found that some of the problems students encountered might be solved by more interaction in the form adult learners appreciate most, and that computer conferencing should help. City University London launched a MSc/Diploma course in Pharmaceutical Information Management, based on extensive market research among practitioner groups, and involving practitioners as module leaders, as well as on an Advisory Board. For all three courses the value of practitioner involvement requires good co-ordination.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"69-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Establishment of a LIS research and education network in the Republic of South Africa: A project with roots in the FID/ET committee work","authors":"I. Wormell","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16306","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"253-254"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Education for Library and Information Science at Kuwait University","authors":"T. Alqudsi-ghabra, Hussain Al-Ansari","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16204","url":null,"abstract":"Graduate education in library and infonnation science in Kuwait is new. A two year Masters programme started at Kuwait University during the academic year 1996/97. This paper summarises the need justification for the Masters degree in Library and Infonnation Science (MLIS) in Kuwait. It then reviews past attempts by the University to establish a library and infonnation science programme by different Colleges and administrations, as well as difficulties and accomplishments. It examines the Library and Infonnation Science Masters programme in the light of Kuwait's new and evolving needs. Its goals, requirements, curriculum, language of instruction, physical resources, and facilities are discussed. This programme is implemented with a clear vision to face the challenge of the emerging 'Infonnation Society' at the advent of the new Century.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"16 1","pages":"145-152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1998-16204","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"UNESCO and human resource development for the 'Information Society'.","authors":"I. Johnson","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1998-16304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1998-16304","url":null,"abstract":"The emergence of the ‘Information Society’ appears to present a unique opportunity for libraries and information services to assert a new and more significant position for themselves in society. However, to be well equipped to seize these opportunities, the information profession needs to re-examine the range of its knowledge, skills and attitudes. i This has been the topic of much debate in the industrialised countries, not least because the patter development in the different kinds of library and information services has quite evidently been uneven as a consequence of their financial circumstances and the perception of their distinct missions. In the developing countries these differences are exaggerated by the prevailing circumstances: not only less money for investment, but also in many cases a shortage of manpower with any professional education. Nonetheless UNESCO has continually attempted to ensure that colleagues in these countries do not remain unaware of the developments in professional practice which lay ahead of them, and to motivate them to prepare the necessary educational response. n of","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"8 1","pages":"237-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1998-16304","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Continuing education and training programmes for library and information personnel in South Africa's educational institutions","authors":"A. Kaniki","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1997-15101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1997-15101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"15 1","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1997-15101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The information needs interview: a long way from library-use statistics","authors":"D. Nicholas","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1997-15407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1997-15407","url":null,"abstract":"Many methods are used in the determining of information needs but most of them and certainly the most commonly-used ones, are at best inappropriate and at worst misleading. Probably in no other area of information work does the research method influence so greatly what is discovered. It is generally recognised that information use data is no substitute for information needs data, yet researchers proceed to collect such data and continue to make bogus claims as to its provenance. The principal reason for this is that use data is easy to collect often it's to hand (automatically produced by library/database management systems). And we must not overlook information managers' love affair with statistics either. Information needs data by its very nature can be obtained only through open-ended interviews and, less satisfactorily, through diaries and observation. The paper examines the structure of the information needs interview and makes some telling comparisons with use data especially that gleaned from transactional log analysis.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"15 1","pages":"343-349"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1997-15407","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Information technology and library education in Pakistan: recent developments in the curriculum","authors":"K. Mahmood","doi":"10.3233/EFI-1997-15302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/EFI-1997-15302","url":null,"abstract":"As in other walks of life, computer and telecommunications technology has greatly affected the world of librarianship during the last two/three decades. To ensure survival in the age of'informa­ tion revolution' the training of librarians to handle 'information technology' is a key priority. Though IT has not a long history in Pakistani librarianship library educators now appreciate the need and have decided to train the future librarians by revising the curriculum of library schools. This paper presents a brief history of information technology training in Pakistan. The most recent developments in library and information science curriculum have been discussed in detail.","PeriodicalId":51668,"journal":{"name":"EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION","volume":"15 1","pages":"197-205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/EFI-1997-15302","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69901244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}