Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 1995. / "UMI number: 9538040." eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-234).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Indiana University, 1991. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 80-84).

Thesis--Rutgers University. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 202-203).

Thesis--University of Illinois. / Facsim. of 1967 thesis produced by microfilm-xerography. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-91).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1980. / Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 1995. / "UMI number: 9538040." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-234).

Thesis (fellowship)--Library Association. / Page numbers 264-268 have been omitted from the numbering; however no pages are missing and the text runs from page 263 to page 269 without a break. "Appendix A: A list of catalogues published by British libraries between 1600 and 1825, arranged in chronological order": leaves [1]-[47] (second group). Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 1995. / "UMI number: 9538029." eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 141-144).

Libraries rely on websites to inform patrons of their resources, services, and organizations. Consequently, these websites are a rich source of research data to discover library trends, whether it is determining which databases are most commonly offered or which departments have the most employees. Content from library websites not only allow researchers to explore these types of questions, but they also indicate how libraries communicate information to patrons. Come to this session to learn when and how to conduct a content analysis of library websites. It will begin with an overview of the types of research questions that can be explored using this method, including examples from research projects within the library and information science literature. Then, the presenter will delve into the process of conducting a content analysis of library websites, breaking down the general steps and providing helpful tips along the way. These steps will be demonstrated with an example of a study conducted by the presenter that used information from library websites to determine which academic library departments (collections/technology, research/instruction, etc.) manage institutional repositories. Lastly, the session will conclude with an activity that will walk attendees through thinking of a research question and how to design a content analysis for that question.

This study has compared the education for professional librarians in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, which have shared similar cultural backgrounds while developing each its own distinct national culture and character. It was intended to draw out similarities and differences in the educational systems with interpretations in the light of the social and cultural backgrounds. The hypotheses the research tries to verify are as follows: i) Japan, Korea and Taiwan have shared a similar cultural background and have adopted the same American educational system for librarians, so there will be similarities in library education in the three countries; ii) if differences exist, they will reveal the national characteristics including the priorities given to national development, economic development and educational standards in each country; iii) if the three countries share similarities in library education, they will also have similar trends, problems and future prospects resulting from the similarities The hypotheses have been verified as being true through the comparisons of such variables as the objectives of library education, teaching staff, students, curriculum, special requirements for the course, textbooks, research, facilities, relationships with outside libraries and incorporation of information science. The social needs in library services, the trends, problems and future of library education felt by library educators along with the employment of library school graduates have also been compared. Based on the findings and their interpretation eight suggestions for better library education in the region are recommended.