A graduate of the Columbia University School of Library Services in 1968 and the current Executive Director of the National Commission on Library and Information Science (NCLIS) argues that information professionals today are confronted with increasingly complex and conflicting missions: they must interpret the impact of change on the institutions…

Reports on the 1993 annual conference of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Topics covered include the future of law librarianship, access to government information, copyright, library school closings, the Internet, and the impact of global information needs. (EAM)

Discusses developments in library and information science education in Canada and the United States. Topics covered include schools' change of emphasis from "library" to "information," interdisciplinary programs, specialization, joint degrees, and continuing education. (CDD)

Includes nine papers that were presented at the White House Conference on School Libraries in 2002. Highlights include the importance of books and access to information in today's society; the role of school librarians; the importance of school libraries; how to change perceptions of school libraries; and how school libraries can improve student…

Discusses the importance of libraries, books, and reading. Highlights include: the role of libraries in our culture; literacy, reading, and writing as the essence of thinking; the relationship between the book and the reader; and the impact of information technologies. (MES)

Describes formation of the seminar on School Libraries/Media Centers held on October 19, 1982, at the World Bank, Washington, D.C. Highlights include seminar writers, summaries of three background papers (teaching-learning role of media centers/libraries; organization, structure, staffing and administration; perspective from developing countries);…

Provides an overview of keynote speakers and issues addressed at the 1992 National Conference of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) held in Baltimore (Maryland). Highlights include educational reform and restructuring; librarians as enablers of change; programs to help with change; and electronically based projects. (LRW)

This document presents the program and proceedings from the 68th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, August 18-24, 2002. Topics of presentations include: library services for parliaments; needs assessment; the effects of September 11th on information provision and privacy;…

Considers whether the role of the school library media specialist is that of teacher or administrator and discusses how media specialists can be proactive leaders. Topics include collaborating with teachers, serving on committees, communicating with the principal, attending professional conferences, volunteering in professional organizations, and…

A symposium explored recent public policy trends related to Canadian school libraries; the position of the school library as part of the educational process; and the school library's current and future roles in using old and new technologies to enable students to develop their information skills, ability to conduct research, problem-solving…

Discusses the role library media specialists can play in promoting community-school interaction through use of the media. Highlights include newspapers; television and radio; electronic media, including Web sites and electronic publishing; newsletters; journals and magazines; conferences and workshops; and honors and awards. (LRW)

The professional journal of the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association (BCTLA), The Bookmark is intended to: (1) serve as a communication vehicle for ideas, trends, and new developments in the field; (2) support a professional network of teacher-librarians who are committed to resource-based learning and cooperative planning and…

Discusses the process of future search conferences and describes one held to consider the future of school library media centers and information services in the state of Washington. Highlights include participation by students, librarians, teachers, administrators, and others; strategic and participatory planning; and change processes. (LRW)

Provides an overview of the 1991 Treasure Mountain Research Retreat for school library media researchers and practitioners, which focused on information literacy issues, including the roles of teachers and library media specialists; information-based education; teaching library information skills; diagnosing information needs; electronic…

This report discusses the recent Governor's Conference, as well as the activities of Nevada's library community in addressing the national conference theme of literacy, productivity, and democracy in library and information services. Briefly highlighted are the discussion papers presented at the conference; the forums that addressed key library…