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)

Librarians are recognizing the value of the exchanging views, information and personnal on an international basis. This is the second in a series of articles sponsored by the International and Comparative Librarianship Group of the Library Association. (Author/NH)

The newness of a field which librarians are trying to identify and relate to their own concerns and activities is reflected in this paper. It explains the field's research methods and gives examples, as well as discussing its identification and proposing a series of new definitions. In so doing, it is much indebted to the Bereday, Simsova, and…

The American Library Association, always alert to its international library responsibilities, has been intensively active since 1942, its early activities heavily financed by foundation support, its later activities, since 1967, by the association and the U.S. government. (Author)

Outlines the state of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) on the eve of its 48th General Conference, reviews the important functions of IFLA, summarizes the important issues in international librarianship to be addressed at the conference, describes the IFLA relationship with ALA, and briefly discusses IFLA and politics.…

This overview of Indo-American cooperation in the field of librarianship suggests generalities governing the relationship and discusses future considerations. A brief history of involvement, private support, agency activity, and other cooperative efforts are reviewed. References are provided. (EJS)

International exchange programs, of professionally qualified librarians or those nearing professional status, should be mutually beneficial. To dispense the planning efforts for such exchanges, it is necessary to establish a Post-Professional Study Centre (PSC). The PSC would: pool the requirements of many different libraries, match applications…

Discusses international librarianship from two points of view: (1) library education that addresses the needs of the international library community; and (2) the participation of professional librarians in activities of library associations at the international level. Examines research in the field of librarianship and describes selected…

This book provides an understanding of the history and development of school library media programming. The readings present both personal and objective perspectives on this topic. Contributors address not only the mission of the school library media program, but also how its realization has shaped and been shaped by professional organizations;…