This bibliographic essay investigating the Canadian library scene describes sources which: (1) provide information on libraries themselves; (2) tell where to find information about people in the field; and (3) show how to learn about the profession itself, i.e., its history, stands, and current developments. References are provided. (EJS)

Reports results of a mail questionnaire survey of present and former executives of libraries or library-related associations and of library administrators and department heads in libraries located within 20 miles of a library school to determine the present state of liaison between the library field and educators. (CWM)

Outlines participation of Canadian librarians in the world of international librarianship, mentioning the role of librarians in such organizations as the Canadian Library Association, the Ontario Library Association, the National Library, the Library of Parliament, UNESCO, and the International Federation of Library Associations. (EJS)

Reviews the growing controversy between library schools and archivists concerning educational programs for professional archivists. Internal division among archivists and hostility towards library-school-dominated education are examined. Renewed communication within the ACA and interested educational institutions is recommended. (RAA)

Describes the accreditation process for library schools in the United States and Canada that is overseen by the American Library Association (ALA) Committee on Accreditation (COA). Principles of accreditation and standards that are under revision are discussed, and opportunities for participation by the Canadian library community are suggested.…

Discusses the education of library and information professionals in Canada, focusing on Canadian programs and the similarities and dissimilarities, accreditation and academic review, and theoretical bases of seven library schools in Canada. Eight references are given. (EJS)

Examines the definitions of information science, the general development of information science education, and its present status in graduate library education in Canada, including specific lists of courses offered and a list of information science topics. (CWM)

Summarizes a study of full-time library faculty of Canadian graduate library schools in terms of country of origin, citizenship, age, education and experience, publications and research, and draws comparisons with previous research. (CWM)

Presents results of a study of recent graduates of graduate library and business schools to determine career patterns through data on demographics, family background, education, parent education and occupation, area of specialization, academic standing, employment history, and the factors which respondents considered as influencing career success…

Discusses the importance of continuing education--post-degree education helping to produce an additional competency in the student--for librarians, and briefly reviews the availability of professional continuing education programs in Canadian library schools. (CWM)

Also presents guidelines for library technician programs. (KP)

Traces the history of the training and education of librarians in Canada, including the sociological, scientific, and technical developments which directly affected services, practices, and procedures of librarianship. (CWM)

Reviews some of the many career opportunities outside the traditional library for library and information studies school graduates as identified by recent surveys. The adequacy of school curriculums in preparing students for these roles is evaluated, useful courses are identified, and current trends in information science education are identified.…

Discusses need for research in library and information science from perspective of an academic library director. The current state of information science research, areas where research might be undertaken, economics, library schools, librarians as managers, and the impact of new information technology on research are examined. (Six sources are…

This essay examines the probable future of academic libraries and discusses the impact that Information Resources Management will have on public libraries, library schools, and academic libraries. The need for information specialists and implications for academic libraries of the 1990s are noted. (EJS)