The article explores the information landscape (i.e., infoscape) of library and information science (LIS) courses for intersections of health-gender and health-sexual orientation topics, concerns, and issues. This research was considered important because health information support services essential in today's society must include marginalized…

Describes in detail six component features of teaching reference: lectures by instructor; assigned readings for class discussion; student reports; library "lab" sessions; case-study discussion; and speakers and library visits. Importance of planning and time-scheduling, comparative value of each component, grading, and element of…

Views problems facing school librarians and discusses media courses which library schools should offer to meet current demands made of media specialists. Competency-based education leading to certification and courses necessary to provide basic skills of librarianship are also discussed. Fourteen references are provided. (EJS)

Presents a conceptual framework for the discussion of cultural diversity and library and information science curriculum. Discussion includes the core elements of a transitional course; a definition of diversity; and a rationale for including such a course. (three references) (KRN)

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)

Presents overview of teaching of popular culture in schools of library and information science assembled from course information and syllabi from 10 schools. Common components in courses offered and descriptions of three specific courses (University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, University of North Carolina) are provided. Twelve…

Describes introduction of a fieldwork option (40 hours of work in agency serving special users, write-up of experience, reading) into elective on library services to special groups of users (blind, deaf, physically handicapped, Maori and Polynesians, new readers, prisoners, hospitalized) at Department of Librarianship, Victoria University of…

Discussion of the role of school libraries in the education system of Kenya highlights a description of Kenya (geographical, social, political, economical, educational), existing library service, and courses offered at Kenya Institute of Education to prepare participants to head learning resources centers. (EJS)

Reviews developments in the making of a reference librarian (library school courses and teaching methods, continuing education, inservice training), and views promulgated about such developments, from the 1880s through 1981. Coverage is limited to United States and Canada, emphasizing education for reference work in conventional libraries. A…

This overview of the treatment of ethnic minorities in the curricula of library schools includes a brief review of research on sexism, racism, and library services for minority groups; a discussion of library school programs for minority students; and an examination of contemporary library school course content in which courses covering topics…