Reports results of survey of 267 librarians and library school teachers in 57 Nigerian libraries and library schools designed to explore the family backgrounds of librarians in a developing country. Personal characteristics (sex, age), states of origin, parental background, fathers' education, and fathers' occupation are highlighted. (EJS)

Two articles discuss information professions in Africa. Highlights include the training of personnel at the middle level; library schools at the University of Ibadan and the University of Botswana; curriculum recommendations; and a review of 87 articles published between 1985 and 1989 that investigate areas of research in the information…

Describes a survey designed to develop a profile of the achievement motivation of female librarianship students by examining their attitudes toward and expectations of career progress and promotion. The discussion includes further research needed to explore the specific factors that might inhibit occupational aspirations of female librarians. (10…

Describes a study that examined the perceptions and attitudes of international students toward library and information science programs in the United States. Questionnaires from international doctoral students were used to answer questions about their academic concerns, relevance of programs to their own countries and needs, and faculty attitudes…