The Changing Role of Paraprofessionals in the Knowledge Economy.

Tin, Koh Lay; Al-Hawamdeh, Suliman

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ERIC Number: EJ659575

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Changing Role of Paraprofessionals in the Knowledge Economy.

Tin, Koh Lay; Al-Hawamdeh, Suliman

Journal of Information Science, v28 n4 p331-43 2002

Examines the changing roles of paraprofessionals in the knowledge economy due to advances in information and communication technologies. Discusses results of a survey of paraprofessionals in the Singapore National Reference Library that investigated how changes have impacted traditional library services, competencies, and changing needs of library users. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Competence, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Library Services, Library Technicians, National Libraries, Paraprofessional Personnel, Technological Advancement, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Singapore

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