Several educators, executives and business leaders address the positive and negative characteristics of contemporary library education in preparing future information professionals. The participants give their views on the skills and competencies required, educational objectives, future employment trends and opportunities, and the role of…

Several online vendors discuss the educational and training requirements needed by professional librarians to manage the automation process effectively, including communication and management skills, a commitment to ongoing education, and the ability to evaluate capacities of future systems rather than expert knowledge of current systems.…