The fierce pride of the Welsh in their own land and culture is the foundation stone on which their National Library has been built. (Author)

Explores the concept of the "professional" in librarianship, the right mix of professional and support staff in libraries, librarians doing clerical work, professional credentials, and staffing changes resulting from technological advancement. (PEN)

Describes a paraprofessional's three-year pursuit of a master's degree in information resources and library science at the University of Arizona at Tucson via distance education. Concludes that her effort and investment were well rewarded and provides her e-mail address for anyone interested in discussing the program. (PEN)

While the library profession shares several common elements in continuing education with other professional fields, it has its own distinctive characteristics as well. The article explores several aspects of continuing professional education as they relate to the library profession, keeping those similarities and differences in mind. (AG)

This annotated bibliography cites more than 80 recently issued items in the areas of library science, audiovisual aids, information science, computers, adult and children's literature, reference books, teaching methods, and television. Each citation gives ordering information as well as bibliographic reference. (DS)

The four papers presented at this weekend school are: (1) "The Effect of the Computer on Libraries" by J. D. Dews; (2) "Machines in a Rural Library Service" by O. S. Newman; (3) "The Education of Libraries in an Age of Mechanization" by D. E. Davidson and (4) "People, Programmes and Problems" by B. J. Perry.…

Although numerous outstanding research collections as well as able professional librarians exist in South and West Asia, many people find Asian libraries difficult to use. Often researchers need specialized data which is hard for them to locate in the limited time available. This paper's purpose is to provide practical suggestions for scholars…

This year's workshop is notable for the many firsts that took place. This was the first workshop to cover the topics of safety in libraries, it was the first to include laws governing libraries, it was the first to devote a full day's program especially designed for school librarian's and for the first time, the simultaneous sessions were repeated…

Panel members, who were from different states, discussed existing and future uses of cable television in their libraries. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503077 and LI 503079 through LI 503084.) (SM)

A scenario was presented depicting interaction among a city councilman, a cable operator, a community organizer, a library director, and a superintendent of media development, all of whom have different concerns and views about cable television. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503079 and LI 503081 through LI 503084.) (SM)

Library planning for cable television was discussed further by other panel members. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503081 and LI 503083 and 503084; see specifically LI 503078 for first part of discussion.) (SM)

Emphasizes the need for teachers and librarians to improve their training in order that they may be better equipped to respond to new developments in their work. They should also discover the similarity in the demands made on them and try to coordinate their activities more effectively. (MF)

Several recommendations for cooperation and preparation of an over-all plan for the development of national scientific and technical information systems in the Ibero-American region were made. (AB)

The library profession's attitude regarding national and international issues, and issues within the profession during the last decade are recalled. (MBR)