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The Employment Market for Library and Information Management Workers in Ireland

Cullen, John (2002) The Employment Market for Library and Information Management Workers in Ireland. Library and Information Research News 26(83):pp. 17-26.

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Abstract

Research on the employment market for library and information management work in Ireland analysed 301 advertisements / job notices for 323 positions over a 12-month period (April 2001 – March 2002). This article summarises some of the main findings of this project.

Keywords:employment market, library and information management, jobs, Ireland
Subjects:F. Management. > FE. Personnel management.
G. Industry, profession and education. > GE. Staff.
ID Code:3365
Deposited By:Brown, Kristina
Deposited On:14 March 2005
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