This research explores trends in knowledge organization (KO) in library and information science (LIS) curricula in 68 selected schools located in Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. The research quantitatively analyzed KO course descriptions in order to identify the modules covered in these LIS programs' curricula. Information was gathered…

An indexing system to 1850 documents on library automation, systems studies in libraries, and indexing systems was developed for use in instruction and research. The indexing system consists of an on-line searched coordinate index, a printed coordinate index, a subject authority list, an abstract bulletin containing the 1850 documents in the…

Preparing decision makers for the future is discussed in terms of a three pronged approach to the teaching of document surrogation: Knowledge about, skills in, and management of. The management prong should include the habit of using the data from the present situation to make decisions about future change. (5 references) (Author)

Describes the use of FAMULUS, a database management system, to teach library science students at Case Western Reserve University indexing, computerized file construction, and online information retrieval. The special features of FAMULUS and their use in course instruction are outlined and evaluated. A 19-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)

Five classes in indexing and abstracting at the University of Texas at Austin have each produced indexes worthy of publication. Working on widely varied indexing projects, they have demonstrated that students can produce useful reference tools in the process of becoming effective indexers and abstractors. (Author)

A systems approach model was used to develop a multi-media instructional package for a three weeks unit on indexing in a graduate library science course. The instructional package consisted of various combinations of media determined by following a curriculum model. The specific media combinations were cassette tapes to guide students at their own…

A method for producing course reading lists as an outgrowth of ongoing research in indexing is described. (AB)

Information on the 48 courses, workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities listed in this guide was gathered by questionnaires sent to schools of library and/or information science and organizations sponsoring training opportunities in indexing in the United States and Canada. The definition of indexing used is broad: it includes…

The results of the second 18 months (December 15, 1968-June 30, 1970) of effort toward developing an Information Processing Laboratory for research and education in library science is reported in six volumes. This volume contains: basic operating instructions, commands, scoring measures of association and a subject authority list. The data base…

Library classification at the Croatian library school of the Department of Information Sciences, University of Zagreb (Croatia) has an important place in the department's curriculum. This is due to the fact that classification is the most important indexing language in Croatian libraries and documentation centers and services, and its role has not…

Reviews John Wallace Metcalfe's writing on the nature and function of the public library in Australian society, the constitution and regulation of education for librarianship, and techniques for cataloging and indexing. (51 notes with references) (Author/CLB)

Outlines the process of a CD-ROM desktop publishing project at Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Highlights include the planning process; data generation and database development; data preparation, including data conversion and indexing; full text retrieval; assembly and production; and distribution. (three…

Designed to be a foundation work, this book about information storage and retrieval includes discussions of theory as well as descriptions of practice. It is intended for: (1) students at both the graduate and non-graduate level who are beginning formal studies of librarianship/information science; (2) staff of library/information units who have…

Developed with the support of the German Foundation for International Development (DSE) and the University of Botswana (Africa), this five-week "long vacation" training program includes four modules designed to provide refresher and in-service training for those library assistants who have work experience but have not been able to attend…

Measures classification and subject cataloging errors in entry-level copy cataloging done by 20 library school students. Discusses the need to educate and train students on the importance of using subject-heading cataloging tools to create records. Explains the connection between classification, subject cataloging, and subject access by library…