There is a considerable difference of opinion in the bibliographic repertoire to which students are exposed and the numbers and types of specific titles which they are required to recognize. (AB)

Simulation has demonstrated its ability as a teaching tool and deserves further trials in other subjects in the library school curriculum. (AB)

Experimenting, innovating and reforming are required to make the library school curriculum appealing to today's library school student. (Author/AB)

Traces the trends and patterns that characterize library education and librarianship in Israel, including influences of various cultural traditions, the history of Israeli library education, the roles of major Israeli library educators, and the development of graduate curricula. Forty-seven references are listed. (FM)

Discusses continuing debates about the best way to prepare for a career in librarianship in terms of three ways of learning: science (process of observation and measurement in controlled conditions); craftsmanship (learning in performance, within a given technology); and history (study of the record of development). Thirty-three references are…

Discusses the professional preparation of school library media specialists at Syracuse University using a competency-based approach, highlighting background of competency-based education, development of competency statements and curriculum, and assessment of competencies. Integration of joint competency-based program into two schools and with a…