Citation: Michalis Gerolimos, Rania Konsta, (2008) "Librarians' skills and qualifications in a modern informational environment", Library Management, Vol. 29 Iss: 8/9, pp.691 -699. PurposeThe aim of the research is to investigate the qualifications and the skills of the librarian's profession as they are impressed through the job ads. Design/methodology/approach Research limitations/implicationsThe research restricted in ads was emanated from developed countries' websites. This methodology records the ideal model of a librarian. Originality/valueThis research, like others, confirms the meaning of the traditional library science in the modern informational environment.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to create a profile of the modern American academic librarian through the content analysis method of job advertisements. Design/methodology/approach – One hundred thirty-four advertisements were analyzed in various ways, e.g. salary, skills, qualifications, duties, followed by a multivariate analysis. Findings – Most significant findings include the importance of communication skills for all academic librarians, the significance of the Library and Information Science (LIS) degree and that applicants should expect a salary of $40,000-60,000. Originality/value – This paper builds on the previous studies in the field to verify that communication skills are among the most, if not the most, desired skills for a modern librarian, and that an LIS degree is still an asset.

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Citation:Michalis Gerolimos, (2009) "Skills developed through library and information science education", Library Review, Vol. 58 Iss: 7, pp.527 -540. AbstractPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to report a study designed to identify qualifications and skills that Library and Information Science (LIS) students should have when they graduate.Design/methodology/approach: The reported research examined the curriculum of 49 institutions in three countries which offered programs in LIS. Course descriptions were studied through the Web and the module specifications presented there. Findings:The study identified 59 qualifications/skills that were central to graduation in the field of LIS. Research limitations/implications:Course specifications have some limitations as they do not always include the detailed description that would be desirable.Originality/value: The paper examines the orientation of institutions that provide LIS programs and, more importantly, the way that orientation is integrated into their programs of study.Article type: Research paper.

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