The National Advisory Commission on Libraries (NACOL) report emphasized that the librarian of today and tomorrow must have many technical and professional skills, but above all he must have skill with people," a trait which has heightened the significance of library services to the disadvantaged. (9 references) (Author/NH)

This chapter briefly reviews the need for continuing education of all personnel working in libraries, discusses the elements which presently contribute to our "system" of continuing education for library personnel, and concludes with the reasons for the author's belief that a national program of continuing education is necessary. (18 references)…

Some aspects of the problems inherent in keeping librarians up-to-date and educating them after library school graduation are discussed and approaches toward solving these problems are suggested. (44 references) (Author/NH)