Analysis of trends in demand for computer literacy for librarians in academic and public libraries from 1974 to 1989

Computer applications have changed in many aspects the ways by which libraries provide their services. As a result, computer literacy has gradually become an important competency for librarians in many positions. This study investigates the market change regarding the demand for computer literacy for librarians in academic and public libraries from 1974 to 1989. The main focus of the study includes: (1) trace the growth and changes over time in the demand for computer literate librarians in different position types; and (2) identify the basic elements for qualifying librarians of different positions to be functionally computer literate and the changes of such elements over time.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Library Science and Information Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Zhou, Yuan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Smith, Linda C.

• Library Science
• Information Science

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1994 Zhou, Yuan

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9512610
(UMI)AAI9512610

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19401