Studies of information-seeking behaviors are common in the professional literature for library and information studies. This study examines the generalizability of findings of single-institution studies to other institutions by performing an institution-to-institution comparison of the results obtained from an information-seeking behavior survey…

Introduction: The objective of this study is understand the information needs that businesses have while seeking Library and Information Science professionals and analyse how they formulate those needs. Method: The analysis is performed by examining the professional skills and capabilities demanded in job offers published. A total of 1,020 job…

Special librarianship, existing midway between librarianship and information science, requires specialized schools, special admission criteria, and a specialized curriculum with emphasis on librarian involvement with users in the environmental context of their needs. (Author)

Two overall levels of bibliographical control are desirable: one should be as complete as possible; the other should be a selection of prime items whose titles are organized for ease and effectiveness of consultation and decision making about the texts which are worth looking up; and this selection should be the aim of a complementary computer…

Presents a theoretical model of documentation which strives to include all potential users and their varying information needs, including nonreaders, through an analysis of the system of documentation. (JVP)

Contained in this report are seven of the sixteen papers which resulted from the Seminar. The seven papers are (1) Trends in Informational Operations, (2) Present Status and Future Plans of Government Information Agencies, (3) The Congress and Research and Development, (4) Air Force Systems Commanded Comments on Technical Information Systems, (5)…

The first section establishes a working definition of library science and outlines the existing publications patterns of library science information. The existing system of bibliographic organization is examined in detail and services provided in the U.S.S.R. are described as an example of a systematic attempt at world coverage. In late 1967,…

University administrators must not fail to consider the increasingly sophisticated library technology when making administrative and budgetary decisions about college libraries. The declining traditional student enrollment combined with an expansion of continuing education means that the role of the central compus library must be reconsidered. The…

To meet the need for quick access to the literature, and to obtain more effective communication among librarians, information scientists, mass communication specialists, operations analysts, and behavioral scientists, the authors propose a KWOC (Key-Word Out-of-Context) Index using existing machine-readable bibliographical data, such as supplied…

Although the challenges faced by librarians and medical informaticians are sometimes different, the evolution of information technology and new forms of biomedical communication suggest an increasing convergence between the two disciplines. Both groups serve as information deliverers and curators, apply information technology to knowledge…

The friends and colleagues of Clarissa Gadiel used this publication which deals with problems which were close to her heart and to which she gave much thought as of means of perpetuating her memory. The publication includes the following papers: "Information Education at the Grassroots," by Hans Wellisch; "Reference Work in Library…

The nine subcategories and 20 specific projects within five research areas in library and information science which are summarized were identified by information specialists who evaluated and assigned priorities to nearly 100 proposed research projects prepared by Cuadra Associates, Inc. Participants in the four-day meeting are listed. (RBF)

An international conference attended by 59 participants from 12 countries was organized to present Yugoslavia as a case study to the international audience, to bring to the Yugoslav audience a variety of international experiences in library and information science education and training, and to acquaint participants with some of the new…

Convergence of disciplines is taking place among library science, information science, communication and instructional technology. Basic competencies running throughout the information disciplines are user information and communication; information and communication technologies; and policy studies. As a result of this convergence, library science…

Testimony relative to the establishment of a National Commission on Library and Information Science as a continuing Federal planning agency is presented in the form of verbatim oral question and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. List of witnesses include: (1) Grant Venn, (2) L. Quincy Mumford, (3) William S. Dix,…