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The paper describes the experience in reforming the continuing professional education of Russian library staff. The paper considers the organisational structure and major educational projects of continuing library and information education in Russia at federal, regional and municipal levels. The paper states the shortcomings in librarians' professional development and outlines the directions for its future improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents selected results of two online surveys conducted at academic libraries in North Rhine-Westphalia in August and September 2012. The focus of the survey conducted among the library directors was on the significance of imparting information literacy with regard to the strategic development of the respective library's profile. Additionally, academic library educators were asked about specific practical needs and desiderata. The results of both surveys provide starting points for a greater focus on information literacy in the library training, especially concerning the didactic skills of future librarians. Furthermore, the results give impetus to specific issues of library continuing education and training. Eventually, suggestions for structural changes in the libraries with regard to institutionalisation and functional differentiation can be obtained from the survey results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discussion of the function of the Community Library, considering one of the areas of Information Science dedicated to reading programs, and use of this resource to enable the individual to be closer to the library. The paper also approaches the library as a place where citizenship and opportunity generation can be encouraged. This is the proposal of AAAAH -- Associaççãão Abre-Alas -- Ampliando Horizontes, through educational and social activities in low income communities, intended to foster visiting and promote the understanding of individuals who go to the library. At the library, educational support, leisure, citizenship, income generation activities and opportunities are developed mainly for the teenager population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]