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The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 3 (Fall 2004) Complete Issue Oct 2004

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 3 (Fall 2004) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 3 (Fall 2004).


Remembering Charles Beard Jul 2004

Remembering Charles Beard

The Southeastern Librarian

Charles Beard, beloved member of SELA and a pillar of leadership in the association for decades, passed away on June 2, 2004. Several days before his passing, a retirement party was held for Charles at the State University of West Georgia. The tributes on the following pages were written by close colleagues both for this occasion and upon the news of his death. The Southeastern Library Association dedicates this issue to the memory of Charles E. Beard. A full obituary can be found later in this issue.


The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 2 (Summer 2004) Complete Issue Jul 2004

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 2 (Summer 2004) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 2 (Summer 2004).


People News Jul 2004

People News

The Southeastern Librarian

Recent professional developments from SELA members.


Motivation To Manage And Status Of Women In Library And Information Science: A Comparative Study Among The United States, India, Singapore And Thailand, Sarla R. Murgai Apr 2004

Motivation To Manage And Status Of Women In Library And Information Science: A Comparative Study Among The United States, India, Singapore And Thailand, Sarla R. Murgai

The Southeastern Librarian

In most non-western societies, the self-system (personal standards of judging and guiding one’s actions) is much more inter-dependent on family and society, whereas in western societies, especially in the U.S., it is dependent on the individual self. Cross-cultural studies suggest that a person’s behavior should be understood in the context of their social experience and social roles. In all the cultures and countries studied, however, the status of women is universally lower than men; consequently there is a need to explore the causes. Professional women have made some strides in penetrating managerial ranks in the library and information science profession, …


Is There A Next For Reference Librarians?, Linda Cox, Gail Stern Kwak, Abbie Landry, Fleming Thomas Apr 2004

Is There A Next For Reference Librarians?, Linda Cox, Gail Stern Kwak, Abbie Landry, Fleming Thomas

The Southeastern Librarian

In this opinion piece four reference librarians at a medium sized academic library in Louisiana, describe their experience with an unanticipated effect of educational technology (online computers) and their recommendations for taking advantage of this effect. This paper makes a case for teaching as the new occupation for reference librarians.


The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 1 (Spring 2004) Complete Issue Apr 2004

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 1 (Spring 2004) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 1 (Spring 2004).