Survey results indicate that the number of faculty declined over the past five years; new faculty appointments increased in 1977-78; salaries of new assistant professors did not increase significantly; and the greatest per cent of salary change (which was negative) was in fiscal year appointments of professors, lectures, and instructors.…

Reports results of a survey on placements and salaries of graduates of library school programs accredited by the ALA (American Library Association). Responses from 53 schools are broken down by sex, employment status, region, type of library, and effects of experience. Twelve tables are included. (MES)

Points out, on the basis of a survey of library schools, that the teaching of cataloging and classification in a 10-year period has emphasized teaching methodology, that fewer schools require students to take cataloging courses, and that 74 percent of the schools introduced computerized cataloging into the curriculum. (FM)

Respondents of this survey on curriculum development in library education stressed the need for increased emphasis on networking, computer technology, and managerial training. Responses of administrators and practitioners are compared. (MBR)

Data on admission characteristics and performance in library school were collected for students entering the A.M.L.S. program at the University of Michigan. Success measures--completion of degree, G.P.A., and amount of time required to complete degree--showed little relation to admission variables in determining success. (Author/MBR)

Describes and tabulates placement and salaries of new graduates of accredited library schools in the U.S. and Canada. (LS)

This 30th annual report on placements and salaries of graduates of 63 ALA accredited library schools reveals no surprises in its 12 table summary of data. Changes in presentation include the additions of Special Libraries and Other Information Specialities as categories, and the conversion of Canadian salaries to U.S. dollars. (RAA)

Reports on a questionnaire study of the role of assistant deans in the administrative structure of the library school. Included are personal and academic backgrounds of those holding this position, their responsibilities, and some of their attitudes regarding their roles. (Author/FM)

Teaching inferential statistics in library schools is advocated. Study regarding the use of statistics in the field's periodicals indicates more penetrating analyses could have been accomplished. A description of a research methods course at one school is included. (Author/MBR)

A questionnaire covering individual characteristics of library school faculty in Britain and the United States revealed similarity in most respects. Causes and effects are suggested of differences in collegiate and professional education, public and academic library work experience, association membership, publications, and teaching loads.…

Fifty-one American Library Association (ALA) accredited library schools reported statistics for the following: number of faculty, number of students enrolled, student-faculty ratio, number of degrees awarded, financial data, and average expenditure per student. This data is reported here in tabular form. The ALA Committee on Accreditation cautions…

Results of annual survey of graduates of American Library Association accredited library schools. (KP)

Reports on a survey of accredited library school programs determine their commitment to continuing education, the most common program types, and problems involved in program development. (Author/MBR)

Seventy-two graduates of the School of Librarianship of Western Michigan University who attended the school during the years 1965-1970 responded to a survey questionnaire. Data were compiled on the background and personal characteristics of the graduates, as well as their estimation of the relevance of courses taken to their professional duties…