A variant of the simulation method of instruction, which allows students to practice the method and detail of the establishment of a company library, is explained. Graduating students who are prepared to plan new special libraries are shown as potential and proper prime movers in the establishment of such library facilities. (4 references) (Author)

A description of a study designed to compare the professional interests of librarians and audiovisual directors. (AK)

A panel discusses the need for, and the problems of, societal involvement in planning programing for cable television. The panel members stressed the need for community self-help programs. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503075 and 503077 through 503084.) (SM)

The concept of cable as a conduit for all telecommunications, especially how it would help library networking, is discussed. Specific studies which have been conducted are described. Discussion by panel members followed. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503082 and LI 503084.) (3 references) (SM)

The conclusion contains reports of discussions from the four groups which make up participant types: (a) those having no cable, (b) those having old cable systems, (c) those negotiating for cable, and (d) those having cable but no programs. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503083.) (Author/SM)

The development of library education in Iran is presented in some detail. In addition, the origins, purposes, operations and services of the Iranian Documentation Centre and the Tehran Book Processing Centre are described. (7 references) (KE)

The techniques described (role-play, in-basket exercises, action mazes, simulation, games and sensitivity training) facilitate effective learning, or how it feels'' to make administrative decisions and live with the results. The basis of these techniques in educational psychology is summarized, and their appropriateness for teaching special…

Educators need to develop evaluation schemes which are positive in nature and geared toward recording what a student does, rather than what he fails to do. (Author)

The significance of this study is demonstrated not only in that it identifies what exits in the present curricula in Information Science, but also in the identification of what is lacking. (Author)

Librarians will need specialized tools and skills to conquer technology and to deal with large scale problems in the future and library schools must plan curricula that will provide the education needed by those librarians. (Author/AB)

Presents overview of the growth of librarianship in Brazil, noting types of libraries, library services, the cultural center concept, automation, interlibrary loan, library networks, and special programs for the library profession. (EJS)

Relates author's impressions of Hungarian libraries and library schools gained during visit sponsored by Association of Hungarian Librarians and Kent State University. The Library of the Hungarian Parliament, Szechenyi National Library, Ervin Szabo Municipal Library, Hungarian Technical Information Centre, City/County Library, Teachers' Training…

Differences exist between theory and practice in management, between textbook professional managers and practical general managers, and between specialist technicians and generalists. Library and business school management courses cover theory and techniques used by management specialists, not practical management which is more human, subtle, and…

Reviews the current state of assessment of competencies for school media programs, describes a procedure for categorizing assessment strategies, and presents an approach to determine which competencies and assessment strategies are used in professional courses. A case study of a program at Syracuse University and 11 references are included. (EJS)

Discusses the role of the media librarian in the transition from print-awareness to media-awareness, pointing out the media skills they need and the lack of instruction in these skills in library schools. (EJS)