Library advocacy in one of two directions is the top priority of both Camila Alire and J. Linda Williams, the candidates campaigning to capture the 2009-10 term as president of the American Library Association (ALA). Alire, dean emeritus of the libraries of both the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, will push for enhancements…

Despite having helped countless patrons over the past ten years, the author relates that her experiences as a librarian have not entirely satisfied her "library evangelist" nature. She wanted to expose more people to the treasures available through academic, public, school, and special libraries. As such, she turned to teaching in library school…

The concept of intellectual freedom, and its presence or lack of presence in library education programs, is discussed. (KP)

Employment and salary statistics are tabulated for 1973 graduates of library schools accredited by the American Library Association. (LS)

One of the most promising paths open to the library schools is a better and more imaginative use of part-time instructors. (Author)

Happenings at the 1973 Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association are reported. (NH)

The situation in the graduate library schools is critically reviewed. (NH)

A report of the 1972 meeting of the American Association of Library Schools. (Author)

It is imperative that library schools recognize their obligation to provide post-master's study for their graduates, and to provide programs that are structured, that are more uniform in performance requirements, and that culminate in a recognized degree. (5 references) (Author)

The Library School at the University of California at Berkeley responds to the 1970 crisis in Southeast Asia. (Author)

Three possible solutions to help alleviate the current job shortage are: realistic recruiting, relevant education, and responsive placement bureaus. (MF)

When Clark Atlanta University announced in 2003 it would close its library school, Lorna Peterson, a library educator at the University at Buffalo, NY, mounted a campaign to save the program, which has graduated more black library leaders than any other. "I did not want this to happen without a fight. It cannot be said that librarians, Friends of…

This report is the 27th in the annual series on graduates of ALA-accredited library schools. Tables listing statistical data on employment status of 1977 graduates of the 53 schools which responded include placements and salaries, placements by type of library, U.S. and Canadian placements compared, special placements, and a summary of salary…

Because people learn much better and much more efficiently in real-life situations, a system of apprenticeships is proposed as an alternative to library school. This would develop common sense, curiosity, concern for other people, and intelligence, none of which can be taught in formal courses. (JPF)