Presents findings on the distribution of the number of citations per page, age of citations, percentage of citations in other fields, type of study, and the distribution of citations by publication form, for research papers published in 39 core library science journals. Numerous tables and 15 references are provided. (RBF)

Provides recommendations for the formal education of archivists and for coordination of training programs with those of library and information science. (RAA)

Describes current problems in children's library services in both the United States and Canada, discusses social problems and changes in communication technology as sources of these problems, and considers the role of children's library services in shaping the future. Extensive references are included. (BK)

The information collection and dissemination facilities and activities of 20 regional and international organizations involved in higher education are described. A brief statement of the purpose and scope of each organization is given, with its library resources and documentation and information services described. (Author/JMD)

Discusses two graduate programs at the University of South Carolina: one that leads to a dual master's degree in English and librarianship and one that leads to a dual master's degree in English and business administration. (DD)

To reduce cultural adjustment problems of foreign students, Texas Southern University has explored the ways in which the university library's Learning Resource Center can be internationalized. Practices include keeping multiple copies of audiovisual materials for survival skills, presenting international perspectives, and hiring foreign students.…

Describes a method by which gifted and able students can conduct research on a topic of interest to them in order to develop their reading and writing skills in a meaningful context. (FL)

Citation analysis of faculty publications, doctoral dissertations, and preliminary doctoral qualifying briefs produced by faculty and students of Temple University's biology department is used to assess journal use in the biology library during the years 1975-1977. Forty references are cited. (Author/FM)

Discusses the need for an online interface between existing networks and between stand-alone systems and networks through examination of network synergy, trends in networking, and types of services provided by online library networks. The need for creation of implemented network standards for network message traffic is noted. (CWM)

Examines the background studies and high-priority projects which will lay the groundwork for the library bibliographic component of a National Library and Information Service Network and reviews the progress and problems of the national network as evidenced by current cooperative projects. (CWM)

Reviews a study which examined computerized bibliographic centers in Canada identifying three types: (1) library processing facility; (2) library network user group; and (3) information retrieval facility. The study also reported on ways to promote a computerized library network with emphasis on national location service. (CWM)

Reports remarks made by Daniel J. Boorstin, Librarian of Congress, on distinctions between the concepts of knowledge and information and on the widening gap between the growth of "information institutions" and the financial plight of many "knowledge institutions" (schools and libraries). Shows how Boorstin's ideas bear on the…

Describes a survey of 716 faculty members and deans of library schools with accredited master's programs conducted to determine their attitudes toward the role of continuing professional education activities. Results indicate positive attitudes but disagreement on suitable formats. (BK)

Reviews a number of studies done to identify the personality characteristics of librarians. Fifteen references are cited. (CHC)

Describes a teaching method involving folk music for enriching language arts programs and developing children's library skills. (HTH)