Current conditions and trends in government publications at the Federal, State, and local (municipal, etc.) levels with respect to use, bibliographic control and distribution of such publications are analyzed. A research design for a comprehensive study project which would produce specific recommendations for nationwide action aimed at more…

A series of three papers on the Harvard University Archives is presented. The first paper gives the history of the Archives and describes the collections. The second paper deals with the accessioning and preservation of records. The third paper describes the reference service. In each paper the particular description of the Harvard University…

A series of three papers on the Illinois State Archives includes a report on the history, functions, and organization of the Archives Department; the accessioning and preservation of records by the State Records Section which accessions and arranges permanent records, describes holdings, and provides reference service to state officials and the…

The committee reviewed the continuing education needs of state library professional personnel, although the report has applicability for all levels of personnel in all libraries. The greatest immediate need was for the continuing education for consultants and consultant techniques. The state library administration must understand the consultant…

In general, the program has made a significant impact on the field of biomedical librarianship and information sciences. The majority of employees now entering the field are products of these programs and are attaining high levels of professionalism. Their specialized training has provided new and improved skills. Presently there does not appear…

Following the recommendations of the National Conference on Cataloguing Standards held at the National Library of Canada in May 1970, a Canadian Task Group on Cataloguing Standards was set up to study and identify present deficiencies in the organizing and processing of Canadian material, and the cataloging problems of Canadian libraries, and to…

The purpose of this treatise is to bring to light some of the conceptions that educators have of the library and its librarian. The study was prompted by the discovery of a lack of information regarding the library in teacher training textbooks. This report is concerned with two things: how the public school educator views the library and its…

The Hungarian Centre for Library Science and Methodology was established in 1959 with the purpose of increasing library efficiency and supplying professional assistance to librarians. It acts as a professional center for library science, methodological work, library training, and continuing education for librarians in all types of libraries. Tasks…

Review of the history of education for special librarianship within library education reveals that 70 years of progress in special librarianship has had little impact on the traditional methods and philosophy of library education. Information resources management as a tool for special librarians should be integrated into future library education.…

Questions whether current training for two-year college librarians prepares them for future information technologies. Discusses the characterizing features of good two-year college librarians. Recommends professional coursework for potential community college librarians including an introduction to the history and philosophy of the community…

This survey of 124 special librarians suggests that library schools should emphasize a well-rounded curriculum to prepare students to function effectively in any professional position, rather than to train them for specific positions. The questionnaire used focuses on educational experience, and is appended. (Author/LRW)

Examines a number of issues facing the Australian library and information services community in the area of continuing education, including recommendations of the Library Association of Australia, the cost of continuing education activities, the role and responsibility of schools of library and information studies, and notions of coordination.…

Nine leaders in the online industry look at its future. Highlights include the role of the online intermediary; user control; the information elite; the online industry in Europe; current library science students' attitudes towards online searching; barriers to information flow; personal information products; current trends; and educating online…

This special issue includes articles on the image of the library science profession and librarians; leadership; the proposed federal standards for librarian positions; international outreach and nontraditional career opportunities for holders of MLS degrees; certification for media specialists, and enhanced status for catalogers with the use of…

The role of librarians is defined by their ability to identify user needs and then use techniques from both library and information science to meet those needs. Positions that utilize these abilities outside of the traditional library should not be considered as alternative careers. (CLB)