Describes the procedures for accrediting library education programs. (LS)

Julia Emmons, an assistant professor at Emory University's Division of Librarianship, comments on librarianship and library education. (PF)

The two purposes of Phase I are: (1) to study the roles and job functions of school library personnel and (2) to provide recommendations for implementing six experimental school library media education programs in Phase II. (Author/NH)

The Missouri State Library scholarship program is reviewed. (SJ)

Independent reading is proposed as a better method of continuing library education than workshops or seminars. (PF)

Points out the innovative nature of the American Library Association "Guidelines for Information Services." (PF)

The certification process, despite its problems and constraints, is still the best means to achieve the goal of having competent and committed personnel in the school. Improved standards for certification are necessary if future generations are to benefit from the service the talented and well-trained school media specialist can provide. (VT)

This account of highlights in library education in the past two decades has not reflected a pattern of orderly development toward widely agreed upon objectives. This is because the times have not been orderly or consistent in the demands made upon the profession. (11 references) (Author)

Argues that librarianship is intimately connected to the structures and thought patterns of bibliographic control and that bibliographic control should be the theme for all practical coursework in library education. A sample syllabus is proposed. (EA)

Argues that research is needed into the shifting needs of library education brought to light by delegates at the White House Conference on Library and Information Services and by the Conant Report. (LLS)

Developments in library services to Hispanic Americans include special collection development and outreach services to non-users but change is coming too slowly for America's fastest growing minority. Professional education has responded slowly, if at all to the Hispanic population's needs. (MBR)

A discussion of the proposed new standards for the accreditation of programs in library education leading to the first professional degree must begin with a backward glance. (2 references) (Author)

A tentative draft of standards for accreditation of graduate programs of library education established by the American Library Association is set forth. (1 reference) (AB)