Findings of an investigation into the role of the Association of American Library Schools in library education and factors underlying that role are reported. Resulting criticisms are evaluated in the context of a comparison with analogous organizations in other professions and recommendations for future action and investigation are made. (19…

The Association of American Library Schools lists 103 library schools and over 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Phone numbers, names of 682 Association members, and Association bylaws are included. (FM)

A brief commentary on Donald G. Davis' doctoral dissertation, The Association of American Library Schools: An Analytical History,'' is presented. (SM)

This article is a comment on the reaction to the Report of the Study Committee on The Role of the AALS in Continuing Library Education" as voiced at the AALS annual meeting in January 1972. (14 references) (Author)

Presents summaries of reports presented at the 1979 Association of American Llbrary Schools (AALS) Conference. Topics discussed include adult services, curriculum, international library education, interschool relations, library history, teaching methods, women in librarianship, and the Council of Deans and Directors. (FM)

That the library profession in general has ignored and even resisted the emergence of non-print materials as viable aids in communication of information is attributed to three overall problems: Lack of commitment of library schools, negative attitudes of practicing librarians and lack of concern of the professional organizations. (21 references)…

A series of reports made by the Committee on Higher Academic and Professional Degrees of the Association of American Universities to the American Library Association Board of Education for Librarianship between 1924 and 1928 regarding changes in the master's degree program in librarianship to a two year program are discussed. (AB)

This twelfth edition of the Association of American Library Schools' Directory lists 1,800 library school faculty members, library educators, and doctoral students for 1981/82 from 102 member schools. Two sections provide listings by school of faculty members and subject areas and of personnel with title and school. (EJS)

Lists 101 institutional members and almost 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty members and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Also included are institutional phone numbers, second language qualified faculty, AALS individual members, officers, liaison representatives, and…

Sets forth the text of the AALS policy statement on continuing library science and information science education, comprising a background statement and the roles and responsibilities of AALS and its member schools. (RAA)

Barriers to research in library schools are identified; and some alternative means of eliminating or lessening the barriers are considered. (Author)

Presents the results of a survey of library school deans taken to seek reactions to the priorities which were in effect for the distribution of HEA II-B funds. (FM)

Reports the highlights of IFLA activities, including the F.I.D./I.C.A./IFLA meeting in Bellagio, Italy, June 1980, and short interest items from the Library Association (England), the Singapore Ministry of Education, and the Asian Regional Standing Committee of IFLA. (RAA)

Presents an analysis of the placement books of three annual Association of American Library Schools (AALS) meetings (1976, 1977, 1978), and compares the characteristics of the jobs and job seekers. (FM)

Discusses the role of the accreditation process for library education programs as assigned to the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association and offers criteria for measurement of programs and suggestions for change of present guidelines and quality standards. Three references are included. (EJS)