On the basis of information available to prospective students, the availability of courses and programs in special librarianship is described. (Author)

An elective course available to students at the University of Michigan is described. (Author)

This article evokes the dimensions of the academic job crisis and the resulting opportunity for library recruitment, but calls attention to the changes of permitting the librarians' job market to be overrun by subject specialist candidates who may not have a genuine commitment to library service. (4 references) (Author/SJ)

The content of and rationale behind the Film in Communication'' course given at the School of Library Science, Simmons College is discussed. The course centers on the film as an art form, but consideration is also given to problems of collection building, programming, service and maintenance of film collections and equipment. (Author/KE)

In the belief that an awareness of the disadvantages of a particular method of teaching is useful, some general questions are raised concerning the self-paced or personal system of instruction (PSI) for library science as implemented along lines suggested by Keller. Modified approaches are presented as alternatives. (4 references) (Author/KE)

A discussion of the existing standards and practices used by the American Library Association in the accreditation of library schools. (RM)

This is the first part of a two-part article on library education. It deals with the historical bases for the development of certain traditions in higher education and education for librarianship. (Author/NH)

Ten librarians were interviewed in an attempt to discover what characteristics a library school professor possesses that determine what effect he has upon his students' careers. (SJ)

The contributions made by Catholic institutions of higher education to the development of the total educational process for librarians and the prospects for the 1980's are explored. (5 references) (NH)

Any argument for a program of education for librarians must be based on a considered opinion of the present condition of library practice and an estimate of its condition in the future. (2 references) (Author)

An attempt was made to analyze the value of field experience to impprove existing programs or in developing new programs. (AB)

The well-planned internship program is a promising answer to the problems posed by the dual preparation and practical experience required in school librarianship. (Author)