ERIC Number: EJ845908
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 8
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A Century of Library Support for Teacher Education in Calgary
Brydges, Barbara
Education Libraries, v32 n1 p4-11 Sum 2009
This paper traces the century-long history of a library that has served teacher preparation programs in Calgary, Alberta, since 1909. It looks at how this library's role and collections adapted to shifting notions of what constituted good teacher education and changing economic circumstances. In recounting this history, the paper examines the historical circumstances that created a separate education library at the University of Calgary and how issues of group and professional identity contributed to its continuing existence. The various themes which emerge may be common to many North American education libraries.
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Academic Libraries, Teacher Education, Library Materials, Higher Education, History, Libraries, Librarians, Library Services, Library Role, Teacher Education Programs
Special Libraries Association, Education Division. 331 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-647-4900; Fax: 703-647-4901; e-mail: sla@sla.org; Web site: http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada; Canada (Calgary); North America; United States
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