The University of Pittsburgh has developed software that stresses the teaching of systems rather than databases and replicates the language, formats, and search capabilities of the DIALOG, ORBIT, and BRS systems. Using a DEC 11/780 computer and samples of more than 60 databases, the University has successfully emulated the parent systems. A…

This study reports findings on existing continuing library education and explores the scope and function of continuing education programs offered to library personnel by national library associations. It also provides additional information to assist library associations in program development or modification and offers a resource to aid…

Based on the responses of 40 library faculty members to a questionnaire exploring the area of professional development activities, seven policy recommendations on release time for professional development and research were developed by a task force. These recommendations urge (1) recognition by library faculty of developmental opportunities and…

This report includes selected papers and edited discussions recorded during the North Central Library Conference of 1967. Topics discussed include: changing perspectives in librarianship; legislation and changing library needs; library personnel needs, recruitment, and training problems; library cooperation; research in reference service; and…

This study describing trends in library manpower in all types of Ohio libraries, with emphasis on public libraries, used three research approaches: an assessment of the number of librarians in the state compared to the number of library users, an examination of librarians' salary scales, and a questionnaire sent to all Ohio public libraries. In…

This syllabus for a basic course in library automation is designed for advanced library students and practicing librarians. It is intended not to make librarians and students qualified programmers, but to give them enough background information for intelligent discussion of library problems with computer personnel. It may also stimulate the…

The 1976 International Association of School Librarianship conference focused on crucial issues in school library development and professional education. Complete texts of the keynote address, Crucial Issues in School Library Development and Professional Education by Frances Henne, and the following presentations are included: The School…

The Joetta Community Library (JCL), a simulation of a public library in a small midwest town, is a practice library for students in a general library administration class at the master's degree level. Students using the JCL simulation assume the position of director, from initial hiring procedure to assumption of the position and involvement in…

A followup study of 77 graduates of the Glassboro State College master's program in librarianship is presented. This report includes extensive direct quotes from the persons interviewed concerning their evaluation of the Glassboro program and the jobs they now hold. Appendixes include general comments by the graduates, results of previous surveys,…

During the fall term of 1975, an experimental course was offered at the School of Library Science, Emporia Kansas State College. The objective was to review the general principles of interpersonal relations and to apply them to case studies involving library staff and patrons. Using a brief reading list and a case study approach, students were…

The Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange (CLENE) is a professional organization which promotes continuing professional education for librarians and information scientists. The organization has established a constitutional procedure for making and implementing decisions. This report describes the internal structure of the organization,…

Emphasis in this manual is placed on the changing pattern of librarianship, and deals with the fundamental principles and functions of the special library as well as an over-view of the techniques of documentation and information storage and retrieval. Chapters covered include: (1) Modern Librarianship and Contemporary Culture; (2) Special…

The separate undergraduate library was originated to provide students with the same quality of library services as are available in a good liberal arts college library. This paper deals with how reference librarians have used this opportunity to provide reference services for the undergraduate student. The major emphasis is on case studies of…

The "Standardization for School Media Programs" were thoroughly interpreted, and all aspects of the problems involved in their implementation were explored. The multifaceted role of the media center in relation to such educational trends as publicly supported kindergartens, increased emphasis on individualized instruction and independent…

Included in this report are the following papers which were delivered at the conference: (1) "Elements in a Manpower Blueprint--Library Personnel for the 1970's" by Paul Wasserman, (2) "New Directions in Library Education?" by Lester Asheim, (3) Howard Roberts Lamar's response to receiving the Southwestern Library Association's…