Practical suggestions for the organization of small technical libraries are given for trained librarians without a technical background. (Author)

Analyzes the problems of training for librarianship in Sierra Leone and suggests action to solve these problems. (Author)

A library school to serve the English-speaking Caribbean has been set up with Unesco assistance at the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. This article examines the potential demand for librarians in the region, discusses various problems facing the profession and prospects for the future. (15 references) (Author)

The subject specialist in a university library selects materials, provides reference service to the university community, gives instruction in library use, locates and makes available less commonly used materials, etc. (Author)

The papers and other contributions reported upon here drew attention to the achievements of library organizations in many countries, and also to a number of problems calling for consideration and study. (Author/SJ)

Achievement of the improvement of the status and conditions of librarians as the prime objectives of any library association is discussed. (AB)

Describes the present state of school libraries and the training of school librarians in Ethiopia and makes suggestions for future action. (Author)

A Ministry of Education code contains standards for the various types of school libraries, defines the role of the school library committe and deals with the supervision and inspection of libraries. (SJ)

These general reflections on the conditions required for the success of systematized reading, through integrated library service, apparently depart somewhat from the subject of International Book Year. Yet, they are closely connected with the forces of society which indicate self-fulfillment and social progress through the use of books. (1…

International librarianship is defined as co-operative activity in the field of librarianship done for the benefit of the individual librarian in the whole of the world and examples of fruitful international work by international governmental and non-governmental organizations are given. (6 references) (Author)

The background, operation, organization of studies, enrollment figures, employment opportunites, and future prospects of the school are discussed. (6 references) (SJ)

This is the continuation of the guide to the organization of small technical libraries. (The first part appeared in the September-October Bulletin and is LI 502 590.) This part deals with general processing, the application of mechanized and other non-traditional processes, information work, the future, and includes the bibliography. (93…

The responsibilities of women in French libraries and professional associations are compared with those of men. Ten data tables are included. (Author/PF)

In March 1975, a new act established the Tanzania Library Services Board with extended powers and functions which are in accordance with the national information systems (NATIS) concept. (Author/PF)