Reports the results of a questionnaire distributed by the faculty of Library Science at the University of Alberta to assess the continuing education needs of library personnel in three provinces; financial, time, and distance limitations on participation; and use of or interest in personal selective dissemination of information services. (CHC)

Looks at the historical development of school librarian training in Canada and Great Britain; examines types of institutions with training programs and program content; compares the librarian's role in the two countries and isolates factors that determined those roles; and highlights recent difficulties, developments, and movement toward consensus…

Discusses the results of a survey of the accredited library schools of Canada regarding the schools' administrative and organizational approaches to providing continuing education programs for librarians. (CHC)

Summarizes views presented by three speakers from the Canadian library and information community in a workshop at a joint conference of two professional associations. Topics addressed were the state of research in public, academic, and special libraries; the need for library research; and how to find funding to support research. (CDD)

Discusses developments in library and information science education in Canada and the United States. Topics covered include schools' change of emphasis from "library" to "information," interdisciplinary programs, specialization, joint degrees, and continuing education. (CDD)

Describes the use of the Preserved Content Index System (PRECIS) in Aurora High School, Ontario. (PF)

Discusses the need for public library/school library cooperation in the development of their respective resources, and the formation of a network of services. Also outlined are elements critical to the success of such a network. (JVP)

A pilot study was initiated to report on the advantages and disadvantages of the library security system, to document difficulties encountered in introducing it into a high school, and to recommend ways of minimizing the difficulties. (Author)

Discusses role of teacher-librarian in process of "resource-based learning"--programs which involve students in use of wide range of print, nonprint, and human resources. Administration of the school library, selection and purchase of materials, and the working relationship between teacher-librarian and classroom teacher are highlighted. Two…

Discusses "Resource Services for Canadian Schools," a book written by librarians and educators to serve as a standard for providing learning materials. It advocates the integration of school library and audio-visual services into learning resource centers and outlines the responsibilities of these centers. (JAB)

Factors affecting teacher use of the resource center are identified as: (1) cooperative curriculum planning; (2) in-service programs; (3) school instructional programs; (4) attributes of the teacher-librarian; (5) administrative policies; (6) physical facilities; (7) teacher attitudes, background and interests; and, (8) cooperative selection and…

Presents the results of a conference which examined reviewing procedures, as well as information sources for selecting materials for children and young adults available to Canadian school and public library personnel. Topics include reviewing journals, evaluation programs, and information distribution. (JVP)

Describes the history of the successful cooperation between the North York School System and the Metropolitan Toronto Public Libraries. Emphasis is given to the method of resolution of the problems inherent in such a cooperation and to the dismissal of some commonly anticipated fears. (JVP)