A library-oriented, concentrated course in the use of computers in libraries is a definite need in the profession. Librarians can learn the use of computers even though they have no background in data processing. The profession is also in need of a course syllabus which can be used either in a formal college course or in an in-service training…

A teacher's guide for a course designed to provide library administrators with an understanding of the issues and techniques of library automation contains suggestions for conduct of the course and projects for student participation. The eight units of the course cover librarians and automation, computer technology, systems analysis and…