The author was assigned the task to comment on the broad topic: "New sciences, technologies, and media--impact on education for librarianship (or libraries)." The author choose to emphasize "information science." Narrowing the subject down even further, in this article the author emphasizes some of the aspects of the…

This paper addresses the curriculum overlap and gap between LIS education and intelligence education by analyzing the content of the websites of the intelligence education programs and courses in 27 representative intelligence education universities in the United States, and the intelligence-related programs and courses in the 56 LIS programs in…

Reviews the uses of microcomputers in library automation, examines existing library school courses in microcomputing, and discusses the need for further integration of microcomputing into the curriculum. A prototype for an advanced course in microcomputing and the results of an implementation of this course are described. (8 references) (CLB)

Discusses the need for schools of library and information science to ensure that graduates understand and can use computer technologies, and describes a model program in which this goal can be met through cooperative degree programs involving schools of library and information science and other academic departments. (CLB)

Presents the results of a November 1995 survey of ALA-accredited library schools that was conducted to determine (1) whether computer literacy is either an admission prerequisite or graduation requirement for M.L.S. programs, (2) the definition of computer literacy used by each school, and (3) the options for satisfying any requirements. Contains…

Provides historical background on education for research librarianship, and reports the findings of the Council on Library Resources as to necessary skills for research librarians. A program at the University of Michigan which is modeled on these findings is described and evaluated. (CLB)