Reviews role of the American Library Association's Committee on Accreditation as it relates to the education of librarians qualified to work with children and young people. The history of the accreditation process, standards, and professional committee representation are discussed, and ways that youth divisions can influence library schools are…

An investigation was undertaken in 1984 in 14 schools of librarianship and information studies (SLIS) in England and Wales. The extent to which information technology concepts have been incorporated into SLIS syllabuses was studied in conjunction with SLIS heads and by examination of curriculum statements. Six sources are given. (Author/EJS)

Describes introduction of a fieldwork option (40 hours of work in agency serving special users, write-up of experience, reading) into elective on library services to special groups of users (blind, deaf, physically handicapped, Maori and Polynesians, new readers, prisoners, hospitalized) at Department of Librarianship, Victoria University of…

Overview of significant changes in library education during last century discusses example of Clara Mable Brooks, 1912 graduate of Illinois State Library School; literature on professionalism; librarianship and cultural and intellectual authority; character of library science students; ideology of "library spirit"; authority and quality…

This essay summarizes the educational needs of library science students in the areas of computers and technology in four student profiles--general librarian, librarian with technical responsibilities, technical expert with library responsibilities, and technical expert. Recognition of these needs can help set priorities and guide curriculum…

Outline of evolution from librarianship to library and information science (LIS) education shows a trend toward a framework of information provision and processing. The library school systems of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are reviewed with emphasis on higher education and research, and the LIS research situation in Sweden is described.…

Ten articles focusing on adult learning services in public libraries highlight global trends, support for intentional change, counseling and information needs of adult learners, adult learner services at Pratt Library and North York (Ontario) library, process of learning, administrative considerations, political factors, and implications for…

This study of the effectiveness of three instructional methods in teaching basic subject cataloging determined that microcomputer programed instruction differed significantly from television lecture and printed text in terms of each of three scores on pretest, posttest, and retest (overall achievement, achievement on factual knowledge, problem…

Presents views of "expert witness" in defense of MLS degree from American Library Association (ALA) accredited library school as an employment qualification. Job advertisements, case of Glenda Merwine, sex discrimination, statement from Association of College and Research Libraries, and a challenge to ALA are highlighted. Eight…

Describes underlying rationale of program designed to offer recent library school graduates special training opportunities that focus on current issues, trends, and developments in academic librarianship. Recruitment, educational component of program, roles of supervisors and project director, and comments from three residents (expectations,…

Presents review of recent and current work in the United Kingdom on developing computer assisted learning aids (tape-slide presentations, teaching packages, simulations and emulations of commercial retrieval services) for the teaching of online information retrieval at library schools. Seventeen references are cited. (EJS)

An examination is made of the external relationships that develop between school, clientele, and host institution in the establishment of a new library school. Reference is made to key components within the school itself, staff and students, design of the school program, and provision of resources. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)

This handbook contains articles, guidelines, and other information from the field of library science organized into the following chapters: (1) "Libraries," including some basic figures, academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, special libraries, national libraries, state libraries, small libraries, facilities, the past, and the…

The need in today's library for a middle career category between the professional and the clerical is stressed. The functions which could be performed by the library technical assistant are elaborated and programs for education and training are presented. (JN)

This discussion of the education received by professionals in the fields of libraries and information services highlights education versus training, educator and practitioner values, complaints about library education, improvement of library schools, alternatives to the problems, and identification of basic competencies. Ten sources are noted.…