A descriptive survey of the organizations and institutions which conduct and support current research in library and information science in the United States of America and of the major sources of research information. (Author)

In this report, a task force appointed by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) to prepare a plan for a National Periodicals program recommends a three level program consisting of: (1) local, state, and regional library systems responsible for meeting a substantial portion of routine needs for periodicals; (2) a…

This annotated bibliography cites 58 recently issued items in the areas of audiovisual aids, bibliographies, the Bicentennial, films, information science, instructional materials, and library science. Each citation gives ordering information as well as a bibliographic reference. (DS)

Research design is a product of the scientific method in Western Civilization whose major purposes are to eliminate the biased judgements of individual researchers and to ensure replication of the study. In general, the formal protocol of the research design includes several elements: theoretical position out of which the hypotheses to be tested…

The purpose of this report is to summarize the content of a series of lectures given at the School of Library Science, State University of New York at Albany. Four summaries are presented. "The Limits of Information Retrieval" discusses the need for a theory of documentation and how it can be derived. "The Structure of Notification" considers in…

This paper was submitted to Our Lady of the Lake College as an independent study project in Library Science. It covers the 1125 LI documents listed in "Research in Education" from March 1971-April 1972 and focuses attention on the 169 which are not available from the EDRS. It briefly discusses the relative difficulty of obtaining non…

The development and present state of the Center for Post-Graduate Study in Librarianship, Documentation and Information Sciences is described. At present the center offers two graduate degrees in the areas of 1.) librarianship; 2.) museology; 3.) archivistics; and 4.) information sciences and services. This paper centers primarily on librarianship…

This paper presents an overview of the present state of the publishing activities of library and information science journals in Southeast Asia, focusing on format, circulation/readership, quality, and editorial focus. It also highlights some of the important titles from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam,…

During the 20th century, Asian countries have been very active in publishing books and journals in the field of library and information science. Journals have been published in English as well as in many vernacular languages. This paper deals with the development of Asian library journals, with an emphasis on South Asia. Japan was the first Asian…

A model for a master's degree program in library and information science is suggested. The degree ought to certify that its holder has presented evidence of basic competencies needed for successful professional practice. Professional associations have a responsibility to define the competencies necessary to practice at the professional level in…

Describes the history and facilities of the Drexel University School of Library and Information Science, outlines the achievements of the administrators who have shaped the school since its founding in 1891, and discusses the recent changes in the school's facilities and programs in relation to the changing library education environment. (JL)

Citing reasons why library science educational programs are being closed, this essay examines present status and future goals of information science education. A brief outline of the emphasis shift in library science and a discussion of whether information science should be viewed as a discipline or trade school are presented. (EJS)

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)

An analysis of the acknowledgments accompanying scholarly articles in 4 information and library science journals over a 20-year period showed that a small number of individuals are acknowledged frequently whereas most individuals are infrequently acknowledged. A positive correlation between frequency of acknowledgments and citations was found.…

Discusses barriers to the implementation of quality management in the library and information science sector in Europe. Topics include Total Quality Management and other business experiences, an information quality infrastructure, supplier/customer relations, customer satisfaction, and a European Quality Model. (LRW)