Traces the development of a specialty within the profession of librarianship, highlighting the origins of art libraries (particularly in museums), growth of the literature of art, the formation of professional associations, and the development of specialized education in library schools. Forty-five references are cited. (EJS)

Given the poor employment picture for librarians, an alternative to library school retrenchment could be an expansion of library schooling to encompass all facets of document organization and information services in both traditional and nontraditional environments. (Author/LS)

Several decisions have been made with regard to the general structure and direction of the planned update of IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Standards for Library Schools, 1976. The changes planned fall into two categories: structural and conceptual. Structural changes would reduce the number of categories…

The potential for simulation teaching of special library administration has attracted interest in library education circles. The nature of the models needed for this kind of teaching and the process of designing them are described. (18 references) (Author)

It is felt that the present curricula for special library education are somewhat inadequate, particularly in regard to orienting new students to the field of library science and in helping students choose an area of specialization. Curricula revisions are proposed. (13 references) (Author/SJ)

There are programs and meetings for everyone at the 1973 ALA conference in Las Vegas. Library Journal'' recommends programs in broad subject areas such as: Management and Personnel, Public Libraries, Multimedia, and Intellectual Freedom. (DH)

Collective practical work, which can involve larger groups of students in the experimental process, is suggested as an approach to teaching research techniques in information science. Basic rules for such work and sample experiments are presented. (6 references) (Author/KE)

This author's answer is that those who will make board members of libraries and who will administrate the overall knowledge base of the library should go to graduate library schools, rather than those who do the everyday work of libraries. (36 references) (SM)

The results of a survey of library schools in the United States to determine which ones offer courses in reprography are briefly discussed. (3 references) (SM)

The theme for the AALS annual conference was Research and Legislation in Library Education.'' The conference programs are reported. (NH)

Decision flowcharts are efficient and effective training tools for librarians and library employees below the administrative level. In addition, the cost of training programs is reduced by the use of flowcharts. Training staff in the performance of routine procedures is particularly suited to the use of decision flowcharts. (10 references) (Author)

In order to help cataloging instructors evaluate texts for beginning cataloging courses, analyses of the contents and citations are used to point out the different approaches and features used by four authors. (6 references) (Author)

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a set of computer based teaching materials within a graduate library reference course. Evaluation of the materials and techniques was conducted for the purpose of revision and to determine the overall effectiveness of the materials as integral parts of the course. (6 references) (Author)

Among the issues discussed are: the need for, and extent of, a central professional core; the need for additional relevant, but nonprofessional, subjects that could be part of a core; the depth of penetration suitable for various aspects of librarianship; the use of laboratory instruction and internships; and the optimum length of study. (30…

This account of highlights in library education in the past two decades has not reflected a pattern of orderly development toward widely agreed upon objectives. This is because the times have not been orderly or consistent in the demands made upon the profession. (11 references) (Author)