This bibliography of 184 items was compiled in connection with the Library Technology Program of the Kennedy-King College. The items listed were acquired by the college library to support the course work. Pamphlets, books and periodical titles are included, and items suggested for initial purpose are indicated. (JB)

The development of technical programs since 1970 and the guidelines for future consideration proposed at a national workshop in 1976 are described. The adequacy of present courses and the need for standardization are discussed, tasks are outlined for which the technician should be responsible. (JAB)

Analyzes the problems of training for librarianship in Sierra Leone and suggests action to solve these problems. (Author)

This survey of the status of library technicians covers the degree to which they are employed, their job classification and salary, qualifications desired, and training needed. General attitudes towards technicians and present utilization in various library departments are discussed. (JAB)

The best way to meet the national shortage of librarians is by preparing a limited number of imaginative, well-educated professional leaders and a much larger number of thoroughly trained technicians. (Author/JS)

Careful planning and effective training can upgrade the performance of those who work beside professional librarians. (AB)

A medical library technician is a semiprofessional library employee whose duties require knowledge and skill based on a minimum of two years' general college education that includes library instruction beyond the clerical level. The medical library technician must have a practical knowledge of library functions and services, an understanding of…

A plan to build an Academy of Library Science to start in 1971 is proposed by the Bureau of the Library of I.K.I.P. (Institute of Teachers' Training and Educational Science). The complete plan is outlined including: the basic considerations, the purposes and educational requirements of the students, the name and status of the institution, the…

Decision flowcharts are efficient and effective training tools for librarians and library employees below the administrative level. In addition, the cost of training programs is reduced by the use of flowcharts. Training staff in the performance of routine procedures is particularly suited to the use of decision flowcharts. (10 references) (Author)

A position paper presented to the Catholic National Library Association (CNLA) on Library Education. (Author)

The role of the library technician and the appropriate training requirements for this position are discussed. (RAO)

This annotated bibliography is in two parts: (1) a select list of 60 documents for the administrator and librarian concerning recruitment and training for and manpower needs of the library profession, with an emphasis on library technical training in the junior college; and (2) a list of seven documents concerned with the library technician in the…

The problem considered is the apparent imbalance between the demand and supply of library employees. Data compiled from present known job openings and library training program enrollments are not conclusive in predicting future library manpower needs. (Author/JAB)