Librarians have a special need for continuous education because their period of formal training is relatively brief and frequently stresses range or generalism rather than depth or specialization. (11 references) (NH)

Librarians are encouraged to continue to grow professionally, and are given some suggestions for doing so. (LS)

The bibliography includes materials by librarians about librarianship. The series of Jewish Heritage Classics is also mentioned. (17 references) (NH)

Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)

Considers the question of compulsory certification for librarians and describes a California proposal which would require certification for librarians desiring positions in state-funded libraries. (FM)

The history of the American Library Association and the development of librarianship as a profession are outlined. (PF)

Hypocrisy in librarianship, defined as an intentionally deceptive interpretation of ethical principles, is discussed as an attitudinal issue that negatively affects librarianship on individual and institutional levels and interferes with the primary library mission to provide objective dissemination of knowledge. Twelve references are listed. (EJS)

Discussion of librarianship as practiced in rural areas of United States highlights advantages of rural environment which affect role of the library, i.e., interpersonal relationships, need for creative modes of information service, potential to provide insulation against personal anonymity, potential for impacting community, opportunity to…

Discusses the role of the media librarian in promoting media utilization and describes the major assignment of a hypothetical library school course designed to explore the nature and purpose of media. (EJS)

Discusses professional ethics in librarianship as system of values and rules that govern way in which librarians view and practice their profession. Background, definition of terms (ethics, professional), development of codes of ethics, history of American Library Association Code of Ethics and 1981 statement, and role of education are covered.…

Discusses the role of the media librarian in the transition from print-awareness to media-awareness, pointing out the media skills they need and the lack of instruction in these skills in library schools. (EJS)

Views problems facing school librarians and discusses media courses which library schools should offer to meet current demands made of media specialists. Competency-based education leading to certification and courses necessary to provide basic skills of librarianship are also discussed. Fourteen references are provided. (EJS)

Discusses the problem of recruitment of Spanish-speaking Americans to the library profession from an historical perspective; offers reasons for recruiting failures; and notes the roles of the individual librarian, the library school, federal government, and library associations in solving problems. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)

This essay presents a professional librarian's opinion on a many-sided subject. Highlights include lack of attention to school library media specialists and their needs by library schools and the role of the school library media specialist in the educational process. Ten readers' responses are included. Eleven references are listed. (EJS)

Discusses the current focus on the librarian's role as educator as the result of the report, "A Nation at Risk," by National Commission on Excellence. Publications identifying responsibilities of academic, public, corporate, and technical librarians are examined noting library role in creation of learning society and views on…