Children's librarians are often required to be performers. The purpose of the study reported in this paper was to determine the degree to which the Masters of Library Science (MLS) programs accredited by the American Library Association currently incorporate theatrical and performance-based training. A quantitative content analysis was conducted…

This study describing trends in library manpower in all types of Ohio libraries, with emphasis on public libraries, used three research approaches: an assessment of the number of librarians in the state compared to the number of library users, an examination of librarians' salary scales, and a questionnaire sent to all Ohio public libraries. In…

A thorough understanding of the uses and applications of statistical techniques is integral in gaining support for library funding or new initiatives. This resource is designed to help practitioners develop and manipulate descriptive statistical information in evaluating library services, tracking and controlling limited resources, and analyzing…