In Education and Research for Marketing and Quality Management in Libraries the proceedings of the scientific colloquium held under this title in Quebec City (Canada) are assembled. The colloquium was organized by IFLA's Management and Marketing Section, as a satellite event on the occasion of the IFLA General Conference in Boston (USA) during the same month. The book contains 24 papers: 16 in English, 8 in French and 3 synthesising articles.

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Librarians and information workers the world over are faced with the constant challenge of remaining abreast of developments in their field. Rapid changes in technology and workplace roles threaten to make their skills obsolete unless they undertake constant professional development. This international collection presents a comprehensive overview of current continuing professional development theory and practice for those who manage and work in library and information services. Papers by academics and practitioners describe numerous innovative responses to emerging continuing education and training needs, including workplace learning; individual learning and learning organisations.