International understanding and the advancement of knowledge are the two goals that are thought to be both quantitatively and qualitatively desirable as goal statements for internationalism in library science. (68 references) (MM)

The history of the development of research, particularly under Dr. M.F. Lynch, at Sheffield University in Britain is followed by a general review of the research areas in both information science and library science. (MBR)

Assesses the state of library education and training based on personal experiences in Zambia, the United States, and Britain. The purpose and environment of library education, graduate and nongraduate library education, and library training are discussed. (EJS)

Relates author's impressions of Hungarian libraries and library schools gained during visit sponsored by Association of Hungarian Librarians and Kent State University. The Library of the Hungarian Parliament, Szechenyi National Library, Ervin Szabo Municipal Library, Hungarian Technical Information Centre, City/County Library, Teachers' Training…

The creation of the West African Library Association, library schools, the national library, the Ibadan University Library, and increase in employment opportunities due to the establishment of more libraries, are discussed as favorable factors in the development of librarianship. (MBR)

Examines education and training of library personnel for health-related libraries in Latin America. Highlights include history of librarianship education in general, levels of education, network formation, ways in which health sciences librarians cope with problems of their specialization, recommendations of UNESCO meeting sponsored by directors…

Library Schools can devise improved techniques in reference librarianship and can encourage a research orientation by better understanding the structure of the literature and the way librarians operate within that structure. (8 references) (MM)

Changes in librarian training and facilities, image, status, and remuneration, along with the challenge of librarianship presently and in the future are discussed. (MBR)

Discusses the current level of library development and librarianship in francophone West Africa, taking Senegal as a case in point. The topics addressed include the impact of colonialism on library development, the structure of library services, the role of UNESCO seminars in library development, and the education of library personnel. (JL)

This bibliography of 63 articles on Turkish libraries and librarianship that appeared in the international library literature between 1950 and 1984 lists 55 articles written in English; the remaining articles are in German, Hungarian, Persian, Russian, and Norwegian, and were published outside of Turkey. Citations are listed chronologically. (CDD)

Discusses the provision of training for children's librarians in library schools in the United Kingdom and Ireland, noting four aspects--whether or not children's librarians should receive special training, types of training available in library schools, implications of the word "training," and future considerations. (EJS)

This overview of UNESCO's role in the field of library education presents a historical perspective and UNESCO's future role, as well as discussion of the planning of comprehensive systems of national library service, UNESCO field missions and library education centers, international courses, and fellowships for travel and study abroad. (EJS)

Overview of library educational system in Czechoslovakia (two university and three secondary schools) covers teaching staff; recruitment and admission; curriculum development; practicum; assessment; part-time courses; employment; manpower planning; library networks; and courses offered by federal agencies, the national library, and a research…