This paper surveys the (patchy and uneven) advances in LIS impact evaluation over the past ten years and notes the surge forward in public library impact evaluation, before looking more broadly at the international and educational impact evaluation scene and noting the advance of programme-theory driven approaches. The authors then identify…

This paper presents the results of a study conducted with the aim of identifying competencies needed by special librarians in Iran at three different levels of library and information science education. A list of competencies was initially identified from the literature and 21 semi-structured interviews with managers of special libraries in Iran.…

The history of CLENE, description of its mechanism, implications for special librarians, and plans for both near future and ultimate functions are discussed. (Author)

Outlines the major issues which special libraries will face in the next decade. (Author/PF)

A survey questionnaire, sent to 605 college and special libraries, showed the need for a course devoted to serials in the graduate library school curriculum. (PF)

During the three hour planning session 125 representatives from 20 Special Libraries Association (SLA) Chapters discussed (1) the need for continuing education for special librarians, (2) the structure of continuing education, and (3) the content of continuing education. This report was taken directly from the transcription made during the…

An outline to be used by library administrators and library schools in program planning. (PF)

Teachers in courses in special librarianship at accredited library schools were asked to write resumes and evaluations of their methods. The majority of the respondents considered their courses to be a type of library'' course which was comparable to the courses in public libraries and academic libraries. (Author/NH)

Results of a survey of the 53 accredited library schools regarding their programs for rare book and special collections librarians are reported. (2 references) (SJ)

Steps for acquisition of necessary skills for expertise in law librarianship are described and the role of the Law Library of Congress in relationship to the responsibility of law libraries is outlined. (AB)

Some suggestions and possible directions for further inquiry relating to training map librarians are discussed. (AB)

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)

This overview lists courses currently offered at the university level, discusses employment prospects for map specialists, and proposes a course outline, recommended reading, and teaching methods for map librarian education. A bibliography is included. (JAB)

Discusses the growing demand for library school graduates in special library environments and addresses the role of the library school in responding to that demand. (FM)

Discusses the value of continuing education for staff members of special libraries as reported by information professionals in a study of excellence in corporate libraries. Background on the Special Libraries Association's Professional Development Program is also provided, and the importance of keeping current with the literature is emphasized.…