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ERIC Number: EJ520226
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0163-5506
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On Gatekeepers and Librarians.
Watson, Bob
Public Libraries, v35 n1 p36-43 Jan-Feb 1996
Examines the effect of information technology on library school curriculum, the role of reference librarians in public libraries, reference services, and user access to information. Identifies four limitations that may affect the service given by reference librarians: subject knowledge, language, cultural literacy, and logical inference limitations. Multimedia resources and related readings are appended. (JMV)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Literacy, Curriculum, Information Technology, Language, Librarians, Library Education, Library Role, Library Schools, Logical Thinking, Multimedia Materials, Public Libraries, Reference Services, Technological Advancement, User Needs (Information)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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