Continuing education in library and information science: a survey of needs and attitudes in Israel

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Peritz, Bluma C.^a | Shagam, Tamar^b

Affiliations: [a] Graduate School of Library and Archive Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel | [b] Library, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Abstract: A survey of needs and attitudes regarding continuing education among graduates of the Hebrew University Graduate School of Library and Archive Studies reveals a strong preference for computers, information retrieval and audiovisual materials. Manpower management and systems analysis were also on the list of needs. The preferred vehicles of communication were short courses, conferences and site visits. The findings are roughly similar to those of a recent survey in the UK. [French, German and Spanish translations of this abstract can be found on pp. 87–89]

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1990-8104

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 23-31, 1990