The first paper on the California State Archives treats the administrative status, legal basis of the archives program, and organization of the archives program. The problem areas in this States' archival program are discussed at length. The second paper gives a crude sketch of the legal and administrative history of the California State Archives,…

A systems approach model was used to develop a multi-media instructional package for a three weeks unit on indexing in a graduate library science course. The instructional package consisted of various combinations of media determined by following a curriculum model. The specific media combinations were cassette tapes to guide students at their own…

Since January 1972 the Association of College and Research Libraries' Ad Hoc Committee on Bibliographic Instruction has been collecting information on bibliographic instruction programs in U.S. academic libraries. Included under this title are four reports which review some 174 completed questionnaires. The four reports cover: 1. Formal library…

This report is the fourth of a series of reports on Education in Information Science (Documentation). The first three reports cover educational issues in general and the details of central course offerings in the UCLA Library School program. These reports are reviewed and commented upon to set the stage for the present writing which outlines the…

Contained in this report are the thoroughly documented findings of a survey for a basic curriculum to equip middle and upper level personnel for managing the growth and change confronting their libraries. The study contains the data and fully describes the survey method that is the basis for the proposed curriculum. Its aim is to upgrade the…

As an innovative, though perhaps temporary, stop-gap measure toward alleviating the problem of supplying paraprofessionals to library systems, especially in secondary schools, the author proposed a career work-study program developed in the area of media technology at the secondary school level. (Author/RK)

Discusses generalizations about the character of education needed by library development personnel, part of which should be obtained through more informal methods. Functions and competencies, formal education, and continuing education for personnel at this level are considered. (Author/MBR)

Clarifies the activities, understandings, and skills that are of most importance in the preparation of future young adult librarians. The survey sample, methodology, and findings are described; data are presented in six tables. (JD)

Describes case studies undertaken in Australia on the lines suggested by the publication of the American Library Association's "Behavioral Requirements Analysis and Checklist," (BRAC) a compilation of competency-based job functions and test statements for school library personnel. (VT)

Discussion of a trend toward a two-year Master's program--from the 1920's to present--notes that the one year program will soon be too confining. Advantages and disadvantages for students, faculty, and libraries are considered. (Author/MBR)

Also presents guidelines for library technician programs. (KP)

This discussion of the possible endorsement of library technician programs by the Canadian Library Association examines various program evaluation options, including accreditation, certification, licentiate, and public review. The role of the library technician and guidelines for educational programs are also discussed. (Author/CLB)

This review of the literature published from 1981 to 1985 on research in acquisitions defines acquisitions as ordering, claiming, and receipt of library materials. Topics covered include approval plan vendors, the place of serials acquisitions in the library organization, computerized standards, and library education. Major conference proceedings…

Investigates whether one teaching specialty in library science found to be gender-related by previous research was also a gender-related publication specialty. Analysis of data from a 15-year period from four cataloging journals indicates that the proportion of articles on cataloging written by women reflected their proportion in the teaching…

Reports on 1986 Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education held in Chicago, Illinois, January 15-17. The theme was "Accreditation: The Way Ahead." Stress management for faculty, new paradigms, response from the practice, insights from educators and research, and program highlights are noted. (EJS)