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Editorial Board Thoughts: Metadata Training in Canadian Library Technician Programs.

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Title: Editorial Board Thoughts: Metadata Training in Canadian Library Technician Programs.
Authors: Farnel, Sharon1 sharon.farnel@ualberta.ca
Source: Information Technology & Libraries. Dec2016, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p3-6. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Education of library technicians, *Job descriptions, *Metadata, Library technical services
Geographic Terms: Canada
Abstract: The author addresses on the need for metadata training in Canadian library technician programs. Topics discussed include Canadian schools that offer library technician programs like MacEwan University, Langara College and Nova Scotia Community College, library technician programs associated with metadata like Cataloguing III and Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Applications, and the need for coursework centered on metadata standards and basic skills for metadata manipulation.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The author addresses on the need for metadata training in Canadian library technician programs. Topics discussed include Canadian schools that offer library technician programs like MacEwan University, Langara College and Nova Scotia Community College, library technician programs associated with metadata like Cataloguing III and Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Applications, and the need for coursework centered on metadata standards and basic skills for metadata manipulation.
ISSN:07309295
DOI:10.6017/ital.v35i4.9601