Describes a study that investigated the skills that bibliographic instruction (BI) librarians in academic libraries thought were needed to provide adequate BI and where these skills should be taught or acquired. Training for BI offered in library schools is examined, and recommendations for further study are suggested. (19 references) (LRW)

Summarizes results of a survey of 54 entry-level State University of New York librarians, including background data (position title, year of library degree), an analysis of 27 professional activities, and methods of preparation for job responsibilities--library school education, on-the-job training, self-instruction, continuing education (actual…

Presents the Readiness, Planning, Training, Implementation and Maintenance Model (RPTIM) for staff development. The results of a survey of staff developers that examined the appropriateness of the RPTIM model to academic and research library settings, and the extent to which existing staff development programs meet needed criteria, are discussed.…

A survey of cataloging and reference department heads in ARL (Association for Research Libraries) member libraries showed that both professional experience and management coursework play a part in a librarian's promotion to department head. It is suggested that library management will improve if libraries require formal management preparation and…

Summarizes a study conducted on a group of bibliographic instruction librarians from academic libraries in Pennsylvania to determine their backgrounds, their perceptions regarding the adequacy of their training for bibliographic instruction, and their needs for additional training. Data are summarized in 12 tables and a 9-item reference list is…

Reports the results of a survey that asked academic librarians where they had acquired their professional knowledge and where they would prefer to acquire it. The discussion covers preferences for skills acquisition through library schools, on the job training, and professional continuing education, and the implications of these preferences for…

The purpose of this article is to focus attention squarely on ourselves as librarians to see what gaps exist between perceived importance and actual involvement in the area of the academic librarian's professional development and to develop action planning on the basis of the data. (21 references) (Author)

Discusses the findings of a study that investigated the continuing education attitudes and experiences of librarians at the City University of New York and variables of age, sex, years since completion of library degree, job security, type of college library, career goals, and additional academic degrees. (Author)

The career development of librarians requires working conditions to foster this growth. Employee needs for development are summarized and a possible variety of developmental activities are reviewed. Problems in providing or encouraging growth opportunities are discussed. An outline is then provided for desirable general institutional goals and…