Assesses state of library development and library education in Jordan, reporting findings of a manpower survey of 14 libraries which indicates which of 14 different library functions are performed in each library. Assessment of the findings in special, academic, public, and school libraries and recommendations for further studies are provided.…

Describes a study conducted at the Drexel University Library assessing the ability of the ERIC and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) databases to support the research needs of library science students. A list of search topics and strategies is appended. (Author/LLS)

Lists 101 institutional members and almost 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty members and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Also included are institutional phone numbers, second language qualified faculty, AALS individual members, officers, liaison representatives, and…

Traces the historical background and describes the current status of library education in Arab countries at the postgraduate, graduate, and teacher training levels. (LLS)

Describes Missouri's program for training library science students in the use of online bibliographical tools. (FM)

Offers a view of the ongoing efforts in all academic fields to maintain the proper balance between theory and practice in the teaching of cataloging in library schools, based upon a survey of faculty in accredited institutions. (FM)

Urges the development of post-master's degree internship programs in academic libraries to further professional training and improve placement of new library school graduates. The history of library internship programs is reviewed and a new program of internship developed by AALS and ACRL is outlined. (RAA)

Discusses the definitions, resources, library education, research methods, and the role of international agencies in the development of comparative and international librarianship. (Author/RAA)

Speculates on why graduate library schools have not, in the persons of their professors, produced theoretical leadership in Library Science. The ideals of professional ethical standards are contrasted with present practice. (RAA)

Describes the history and current state of special courses to prepare librarians for work with performing art collections. Results from a survey of library educators and theater librarians indicating mixed feelings about such courses are discussed, and the survey questions are appended. References are provided. (BK)

Describes a survey of 18 library schools conducted to determine if faculty are familiar with audiovisual materials available from the National Audiovisual Center, and how these materials are rated in quality. Results indicate that there is a need for more descriptive and evaluative information to reach library educators. (BK)

Uses techniques from analytic philosophy of education to clarify key concepts in library education, such as "training,""education,""knowing," and "teaching." Implications of the viewing of professional programs in library science as training programs rather than education are discussed, and references are provided. (Author/BK)

Outlines archival training in selected countries of Latin America, with particular emphasis on the role of the Inter-American Centre for Archives Development. Information is provided on training courses, the trainees, methodology, teaching staff, visiting lecturers, advisory services, and publications. (RAA)

The objectives, coverage, structure, instructional methods, administration, and evaluation of the integrated core curriculum at the Drexel University School of Library and Information Science are discussed. (MBR)

The integrated core curriculum program at the University of South Carolina College of Librarianship is described in a report drawn from a presentation by three chairpersons of the program. (MBR)