Presents reactions of four professionals in library field to two-part article concerning future of academic librarianship. Topics covered include academic library administration, library education, current and future job skills and requirements, fundamental changes necessary before librarians can accept new responsibilities, and additional…

Traces movement of library school faculty qualifications from identification of faculty with profession of librarianship to identification with university and faculty colleagues. Special attention is given to impact of Melvil Dewey, Williamson reports, University of Chicago Graduate Library School founding, and American Library Association…

Argues that librarianship, which is intimately involved with the communication of knowledge, is thereby deeply involved with the mind-body problem of philosophy, and that this relationship constitutes the major philosophical issue of the library profession in this century. Psychophysical interactionism is discussed in the context of philosophy of…

Outlines structure of the library and information workforce in the United Kingdom, identifies its component parts, and traces developments since 1960 with emphasis on the expansion and decline of established employment markets, emerging markets, and balance between supply and demand of professionals. Future developments are predicted based on…

Overview of library educational system in Czechoslovakia (two university and three secondary schools) covers teaching staff; recruitment and admission; curriculum development; practicum; assessment; part-time courses; employment; manpower planning; library networks; and courses offered by federal agencies, the national library, and a research…

Presents overview of developments that have taken place in academic libraries in Iraq and their potential for fulfilling academic community needs. Highlights include educational system, library education, library systems, staff and their status, library services and orientation, library council, library cooperation, professional associations, and…

Survey of constraints upon capacity for curriculum enrichment in schools of library and information studies in England and Wales reveals a lack of financial support with resources fixed to "historic costs." Discussion includes the effect on curricula, who's to blame for funding inadequacies, and strategies to secure adequate future…

Describes facilities for paraprofessional training and professional education in library and information work in Pakistan. Highlights include University Grants Commission Curriculum for Library and Information Science, lack of teaching staff and professional literature, post-experience courses offered through Anglo-Pakistani cooperation program,…

This article examines the state of development of library education in Jordan and Tunisia and pinpoints problems affecting this development in order to verify if library education in countries with similar cultures and type of economy evolves similarly and faces same problems. A brief introduction to the countries is provided. (EJS)

Presents overview of teaching of popular culture in schools of library and information science assembled from course information and syllabi from 10 schools. Common components in courses offered and descriptions of three specific courses (University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, University of North Carolina) are provided. Twelve…

The library's role in modern society is analyzed and implications for library and information science education are stated. Drawing upon recommendations of key professionals, a program is delineated including undergraduate preparation for librarianship and instructional objectives for required professional courses; elective courses are suggested.…

Examines focal points for chronic tension between library educators and practitioners: changing programs and students, experience versus education in new personnel, criticism of practitioners, and accreditation. Comparison of library and information education with education for other professions and questions for commission on excellence in…

Overview of growth and progress of American librarianship from 1945 to 1970 ("Golden Age") highlights library education; expansion of American Library Association; library philanthropy; federal aid to libraries; library buildings and new technology; changes in academic, public, school, and special libraries; general trends; and end of…

Maps area of information studies as basis for discussion and course development with other university departments. Diversity versus disparity, meaning of information, information professions, information as commodity and process, information management programs and course models, information science and technology, and relationships of…

Marchant's essay and reactions to it by five library educators and librarians discuss the pros and cons of extending the MLS (Master of Library Science) program in response to requests by directors of university libraries for increased instruction in evaluation, decision-making, administration, and automation, without reduction in traditional…