The purpose of this study is three-fold: (1) to identify and describe the eminent, as well as, international LIS (Library and Information Science) journals; (2) to compare and contrast the leading and international LIS journals; and (3) to test the hypothesis that there is no significant difference between leading and international journals based…

Reports a survey exploring what opportunities exist in the field of professional librarianship for persons with a Ph.D. in language and literature. (TO)

The causes for the failure of the High John project--an attempt by liberal white librarians to make a significant contribution to the redress of American blacks' grievences, and to make the public library a more relevant institution--lie in librarianship itself. (11 references) (Author/SJ)

This study was designed to investigate the instructional effectiveness of six methods of library instruction. The results indicated that the self-paced audiovisual tutorial study followed by a summary and question/answer session was the most effective way of increasing student achievement. (4 references) (Author/SJ)

The development of cable television, its present state, and future prospects, including a possible role for libraries, are discussed. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 and 503073 through 503084.) (SJ)

This paper proposes a broadening of the scope of current cable television content planning to include a wide new range of services which would have high potential social impact: interactive television services. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503080 and LI 503082 through LI 503084.) (3 references) (Author)

The porposed replacement of the Library Bill of Rights concept of librarianship by a social responsibility concept poses a fundamental question for American librarians: do the advantages of free access to all information for every person in our society outweigh the disadvantages? (7 references) (Author/NH)

A test sample, in the form of a document list, has been generated to enable library/information science school libraries to self-test their ability to provide documents for research and education in the field of librarianship and information science. (11 references) (Author)

A survey among accredited library schools was undertaken and completed in 1971 in order to obtain a detailed, precise report on what response library education has made to the vital problem of serving the disadvantaged. (13 references) (Author/NH)

The years 1952-1972 saw a tremendous activity and development in special librarianship. The natural improvement on the special library concept of service which began about midway in the two decades, and which was recognized by users and management, is the present challenge facing special librarians. (64 references) (Author)

The accomplishments of the last twenty years in documentation, automation, information retrieval, and the incipient information science have been impressive, but much more remains to be learned. (25 references) (Author)

One of the main problems in the crowded public libraries of Hong Kong is too much use by too many people. (Author)

The National Advisory Commission on Libraries (NACOL) report emphasized that the librarian of today and tomorrow must have many technical and professional skills, but above all he must have skill with people," a trait which has heightened the significance of library services to the disadvantaged. (9 references) (Author/NH)

Part 1: On Using Library and Information Science Abstracts 1969" is written by Allan Whatley and Part 2: The Case for LISA's Present Arrangement" is by Tom Edwards. (NH)

Special librarianship, existing midway between librarianship and information science, requires specialized schools, special admission criteria, and a specialized curriculum with emphasis on librarian involvement with users in the environmental context of their needs. (Author)