Development of librarianship as a profession is impeded by the librarian who is intent on developing the means to fulfill user needs without regard to the client, as well as those people who believe there is nothing esoteric or complicated about librarianship. Comments from selected CLW readers are included. (Author/MBR)

Librarians have a special need for continuous education because their period of formal training is relatively brief and frequently stresses range or generalism rather than depth or specialization. (11 references) (NH)

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

The bibliography includes materials by librarians about librarianship. The series of Jewish Heritage Classics is also mentioned. (17 references) (NH)

Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)

Considers the question of compulsory certification for librarians and describes a California proposal which would require certification for librarians desiring positions in state-funded libraries. (FM)

The history of the American Library Association and the development of librarianship as a profession are outlined. (PF)

Hypocrisy in librarianship, defined as an intentionally deceptive interpretation of ethical principles, is discussed as an attitudinal issue that negatively affects librarianship on individual and institutional levels and interferes with the primary library mission to provide objective dissemination of knowledge. Twelve references are listed. (EJS)

Discussion of learning organizations focuses on attributes of libraries that are, or are in the process of becoming, learning organizations. Topics include the concept of learning; vision; flexibility, including trust; leadership, including less emphasis on a hierarchical management structure; and communication. (LRW)

Analyzes a survey of Irish librarians and discusses the development of librarianship in Ireland. Highlights include historical background, Library Association of Ireland, Library Council, Department of Library and Information Studies at University College Dublin (Ireland), National Library of Ireland, and Trinity College Library (Ireland).…

Discussion of librarianship as practiced in rural areas of United States highlights advantages of rural environment which affect role of the library, i.e., interpersonal relationships, need for creative modes of information service, potential to provide insulation against personal anonymity, potential for impacting community, opportunity to…

Discusses the role of the media librarian in promoting media utilization and describes the major assignment of a hypothetical library school course designed to explore the nature and purpose of media. (EJS)

Discusses professional ethics in librarianship as system of values and rules that govern way in which librarians view and practice their profession. Background, definition of terms (ethics, professional), development of codes of ethics, history of American Library Association Code of Ethics and 1981 statement, and role of education are covered.…

Discusses the role of the media librarian in the transition from print-awareness to media-awareness, pointing out the media skills they need and the lack of instruction in these skills in library schools. (EJS)

Examines changes that technology has made in librarianship and offers personal observations concerning changes in the future. Discussion covers allocation of responsibilities among library personnel; mobilization to work; behavior and skills critical for efficiency and productivity; changes in work based on flow of, and access to, information; and…