In the belief that an awareness of the disadvantages of a particular method of teaching is useful, some general questions are raised concerning the self-paced or personal system of instruction (PSI) for library science as implemented along lines suggested by Keller. Modified approaches are presented as alternatives. (4 references) (Author/KE)

This is the first part of a two-part article on library education. It deals with the historical bases for the development of certain traditions in higher education and education for librarianship. (Author/NH)

Any argument for a program of education for librarians must be based on a considered opinion of the present condition of library practice and an estimate of its condition in the future. (2 references) (Author)

The paper reports on a collaborative education model involving library education, faculty and public library practitioners preparing under-represented and culturally diverse individuals for employment as support staff in public libraries. The Urban Library Program (ULP) is an intensive ten month education certificate at the para-professional…

Since librarianship is making available and exploiting information for the benefit of people, librarians must know about information resources, about people, and about systems for linking resources and people. They need (1) basic abilities--literacy and numeracy; (2) organizational qualities, including vision, a questioning approach, perspective,…

Librarians are encouraged to continue to grow professionally, and are given some suggestions for doing so. (LS)

Two aspects of comparative library science are discussed in this paper: the adaptation of American library education and of American library standards for Iranian use. Its basic assumption is that all of the goals and most of the essential principles of American library science are as appropriate to modern Iran as to modern America. Furthermore,…

Presented is a description of the materials used in teaching library history. (100 references) (SJ)

International understanding and the advancement of knowledge are the two goals that are thought to be both quantitatively and qualitatively desirable as goal statements for internationalism in library science. (68 references) (MM)

Students and faculty in library schools and librarians in the field are engaged in a reassessment of librarianship and library education. Such special topics as communication and behavioral science, information retrieval, library automation and systems analysis and design are beginning to form the basis for a new core of library science. (5…

Clear formulation of library purpose and function aids economical and wise action, and attention to theoretical concepts provides a sense of continuity and unity to the profession as a whole. (17 references) (Author)

An attempt was made at Kent State University to obtain more student involvement in the activities of the library school. (AB)