Alternatives are presented which aim to produce leaders in the school library field who will assume leadership roles in large school libraries, in school districts, and at the regional, state, or national level. (29 references) (MM)

A tentative draft of standards for accreditation of graduate programs of library education established by the American Library Association is set forth. (1 reference) (AB)

A model for a master's degree program in library and information science is suggested. The degree ought to certify that its holder has presented evidence of basic competencies needed for successful professional practice. Professional associations have a responsibility to define the competencies necessary to practice at the professional level in…

The subject-interest method requires more time than the lecture-discussion method but adds variety to the learning situation. (AB)

If the doctoral student is not encouraged to become proficient in foreign languages, he may be denied the opportunity of doing research in an area of specialization most commensurate with his interests and capabilities. (Author/AB)

The Comprehensive Examination can serve as an integrating educational experience and also to raise and unify the standards of American Library Schools. (AB)

In 1961 the Ohio State University Libraries (OSUL) established an internship program that is fairly unique in academic librarianship. An analysis of the program was made by sending questionnaires to former interns and the two personnel librarians who had worked with the program. (Author/JB)

This essay on values for library school educators examines the choice of values, communication between faculty and students, the search for values, and leadership qualities. (EJS)

Discusses problems inherent in the contemporary requirement that library educators, as members of university faculties, be scholarly academic personnel. The development of library schools, pragmatic practitioners, the educational trend toward university connection, the graduate school standard, and library educators as academics are considered.…

Considers history of data archives, which preserve machine-readable data files (MRDF) for posterity and provide services to users, and current educational scene for data archive personnel. Pros and cons of current system, a 1980 survey of managers of MRDF collections, and alternatives for future are discussed. Twenty-three references are provided.…

Describes the history and facilities of the Drexel University School of Library and Information Science, outlines the achievements of the administrators who have shaped the school since its founding in 1891, and discusses the recent changes in the school's facilities and programs in relation to the changing library education environment. (JL)

Provides a brief definition of the library technician field and discusses the history of library technician programs, components of current programs, and the current status of employment, including job placement statistics and average salaries of new graduates. Five references are cited. (EJS)

Citing reasons why library science educational programs are being closed, this essay examines present status and future goals of information science education. A brief outline of the emphasis shift in library science and a discussion of whether information science should be viewed as a discipline or trade school are presented. (EJS)

Discusses the role of the media librarian in promoting media utilization and describes the major assignment of a hypothetical library school course designed to explore the nature and purpose of media. (EJS)

Discusses the impact of federal legislation for the handicapped on various facets of library education, particularly modification in curriculum content, media formats, and access to programs and services. Emphasis is placed on the need to modify stereotyped attitudes toward the handicapped. Twenty-eight references are listed. (FM)