Explains why 19th century bibliographic schemes are no longer adequate tools in the organization of materials and information in present day libraries. (Author/PF)

This article serves as an introduction to the Classroom Teaching'' section of the journal and, as such, gives an overview of the articles included in the section. (3 references) (NH)

The emphasis of this article aimed at helping the librarian in the classroom is on preparation. To be prepared to teach, the librarian must blend the information gained from a faculty interview with insights gleaned from daily contact with students. (Author/NH)

The observations about the nature of learning and the role of the teacher in furthering or hindering students' efforts to accomplish it which are expressed in this article may cause both novice and old hand to re-examine their understandings of the teaching-learning process. (11 references) (Author/NH)

Chronicles rise of American trade publishing industry from end of Civil War to present. Topics covered include prominent publishers, publishing philosophy, careers in publishing, pre-World War I developments, librarianship and library education, new publishers, assertion of rights by authors, development of American economy, and impact of…

The introduction to this special, double issue contains the program schedule and introductory remarks of the Director of the Institute on Cable Television for Librarians held September 17-20, 1972 in Philadelphia. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through 502084.) (SJ)

The objectives, depth of coverage, structure, and content of the course in fundamentals of library science at Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science are described. The syllabus of the course is appended. (PF)

Illustrates various aspects of the practices of classification. (Author/PF)

Traces the development of a specialty within the profession of librarianship, highlighting the origins of art libraries (particularly in museums), growth of the literature of art, the formation of professional associations, and the development of specialized education in library schools. Forty-five references are cited. (EJS)

The author discusses various problems related to the increased use of cable and introduces the complexity of the issues involved. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503073 and 503075 through 503084.) (SJ)

A short lecture is presented on how librarians can incorporate their programing into that of existing and future cable television stations. The lecture was followed by a question/answer period. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503076 and 503078 through 503084.) (SM)

Current controls, and how they came about, are discussed briefly. Needed regulations are also mentioned. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503078 and LI 503080 through LI 503084.) (SM)

To design and effectively employ media materials, a librarian must first understand the individual needs of his students. When the librarian has analyzed what the learner knows, and how he learns, he can then proceed with the development of a learning strategy. (Author/NH)

The objective of this article is to discuss the feasibility of employing an instructional design model which will guarantee statistically valid programs that contain a high level of learning. Reference is made to programs developed at the Clark Library at Brigham Young University where such a model has been developed. (3 references) (Author/NH)

In most profit-making organizations, if a lack of funds forces a choice between a library and an information center, it would be the library which would go. (Author/MF)