Examines the changing roles of libraries and librarians in the information age, emphasizing the impact of technology. It is suggested that librarians should assert themselves as providers of information in a human context. Nine references are listed. (MES)

Reviews the history of cataloging instruction in library schools in the United States from 1887 to the present, showing that insufficient time is currently devoted to cataloging theory and practice. The findings related to cataloging education of an American Library Association task force are discussed, and recommendations for the future are…

Five classes in indexing and abstracting at the University of Texas at Austin have each produced indexes worthy of publication. Working on widely varied indexing projects, they have demonstrated that students can produce useful reference tools in the process of becoming effective indexers and abstractors. (Author)

The brief history of library education in Ethiopia is traced, and recommendations are made for its advance and improvement. (17 references) (SJ)

Library schools need to reorganize in order to permit specialization in such fields as archivy, special materials or special groups. The philosophy behind such a move is presented. Special mention is made of the position of the archivist within library science. (DH)

The author, a Peace Corps volunteer, relates her experiences teaching library personnel in Morocco. (SJ)

On the premise that the dynamic and heterogeneous nature of information requirements in today's world calls for a new approach to information science education, a curriculum involving a truly generalist approach at the undergraduate level and a work-study program at the graduate level is proposed. (2 references) (Author/KE)

It is time for librarians to discard the blind alley of professionalism and agree among themselves to shift gears and change directions. This will divert the librarians' energies to the process of developing better service and satisfaction for all users. (Author/NH)

Teachers in courses in special librarianship at accredited library schools were asked to write resumes and evaluations of their methods. The majority of the respondents considered their courses to be a type of library'' course which was comparable to the courses in public libraries and academic libraries. (Author/NH)

That the library profession in general has ignored and even resisted the emergence of non-print materials as viable aids in communication of information is attributed to three overall problems: Lack of commitment of library schools, negative attitudes of practicing librarians and lack of concern of the professional organizations. (21 references)…

The papers and other contributions reported upon here drew attention to the achievements of library organizations in many countries, and also to a number of problems calling for consideration and study. (Author/SJ)

Results of a survey of the 53 accredited library schools regarding their programs for rare book and special collections librarians are reported. (2 references) (SJ)

That forty-five per cent of the presidents surveyed do not want to hire a Ph.D. as the head librarian is a fact that was discovered in a survey designed to measure the employment attitudes of the college and university presidents in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. (Author)

The term budget" means very different things. Until all library schools report on the same basis, compilations of the costs of library education cannot be comparable. (Author)