Results of a study to determine the number of library schools offering various types of field experience programs for their students. (JPF)

Future changes and developments in library and information science education were forecasted by librarians and information scientists through a survey. Results are summarized for program goals, curriculum, students, faculty, accreditation, certification, types of degrees, administration and resources, continuing education, and library developments…

This essay on competencies considers the questions: (1) Are library school graduates incompetent? (2) What are professional library science behaviors? (3) What are library education limitations? and (4) Are behavioral objectives worth writing and implementing? (Author/KP)

This 421-item bibliography of works published in 1986 in the field of library and information science education and training is international in scope, although the majority of items are in English. Items are listed in 50 subject categories, and a more detailed subject index is provided at the end as well as a name index. (MES)

Six myths regarding libraries are discussed: libraries are at center of intellectual life; book is sacred; libraries are responsive to information needs of various publics; objective evaluation is common decision-making practice; librarianship model fosters active client-oriented behaviors; library school education alone provides sufficient…

The report "Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records" from the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has been chosen as the theoretical foundation for teaching cataloging in Denmark. This paper illustrates the way the ideas in the report have been implemented in the teaching of cataloging at the Royal…

A description of the library technician program established by the Beirut College for Women in February 1970: its curriculum, professional staff, students, and reactions produced by the program is presented. (Author/SJ)

The results of the 22nd annual survey on placement and salaries of each year's library school graduates are presented. Separate tabulations for men and women were made for the first time. Library schools supplied the information which indicated there were jobs for graduates who were flexible. (DH)

An argument in favor of practical as well as academic training for prospective librarians is presented. (4 references) (SM)

A test sample, in the form of a document list, has been generated to enable library/information science school libraries to self-test their ability to provide documents for research and education in the field of librarianship and information science. (11 references) (Author)

A survey among accredited library schools was undertaken and completed in 1971 in order to obtain a detailed, precise report on what response library education has made to the vital problem of serving the disadvantaged. (13 references) (Author/NH)

A discussion of the proposed new standards for the accreditation of programs in library education leading to the first professional degree must begin with a backward glance. (2 references) (Author)

The great debate, as to whether prospective librarians from the developing countries of West Africa should travel abroad to receive library training or whether money and efforts should be devoted to the creation of indigenous library schools, has practically subsided, resolved in favor of the latter course. (21 references) )Author)

The objective of this paper is to explore a problem which confronts both teachers and students in the field of information science. It is restricted to a somewhat limited situation, the teaching of information science in a graduate program where the student has little or no background in science. (6 references) (Author)

Discusses the division between the study of what children read and how they read" in teachers' colleges and library schools in England. (Author/SP)