Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ654191
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Migrating to Public Librarianship: Depart On Time To Ensure a Smooth Flight.
Edwards, Ronald G.
Library Trends, v50 n4 p631-39 Spr 2002
Discusses variations between academic and public libraries for librarians contemplating a career change from academic to public librarianship. Highlights include the political atmosphere of public libraries; library boards; organizational goals; collection development; censorship issues; diversity; employment process; the future of public libraries; and public library image. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Career Change, Censorship, Decision Making, Diversity (Institutional), Employment Practices, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Midlife Transitions, Organizational Objectives, Political Issues, Public Libraries, Public Relations
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Issue theme: Midlife Career Decisions of Librarians.
