Discusses the impact of automation on library technical services, and the need for library managers to be aware of the issues involved and to plan for future developments. The discussion focuses on the areas of job related concerns of technical staff, organizational structures, recruitment and training, and ergonomic considerations. (CLB)

Librarians in selected Midwestern academic libraries were surveyed to determine their involvement in continuing education activities and their level of job satisfaction. Findings indicate that participants in credit courses, workshops, and writing for publication were more satisfied than nonparticipants, although convention attendees were less…