The Teaching of Cataloging: Education or Training.

Young, J. Bradford

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Teaching of Cataloging: Education or Training.

Young, J. Bradford

Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, v7 n4 p149-63 Sum 1987

Reviews the library literature on the conflict in teaching cataloging between educating for librarianship and training for specific tasks. Topics discussed include the issues of practitioners as educators, differentiation of professional duties, centralization and cooperation, development of cataloging codes, technological change, and anticipated professional functions. (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Centralization, Educational Objectives, Employment Qualifications, Library Education, Library Standards, Literature Reviews, On the Job Training, Relevance (Education), Specialization, Technological Advancement, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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