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 placements and salaries of graduates of ALA-accredited library school programs. Salaries and opportunities appear to be strongest in the category of "Other Libraries and Library Agencies." (RAA)

Reviews the growing controversy between library schools and archivists concerning educational programs for professional archivists. Internal division among archivists and hostility towards library-school-dominated education are examined. Renewed communication within the ACA and interested educational institutions is recommended. (RAA)

Addresses the problem of insufficient research in library schools, reviews pertinent literature, and offers a proposal for investigation of library education. (FM)

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)

In learning, the teacher and the elements that constitute good teaching--substantive knowledge, communication, and professional experience--are major concerns. Experience is particularly important in the professional school, as is assessment of teacher performance. (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.…

Lists and describes six available instructional films which are appropriate for use in graduate library school classes in the literature and bibliography of the humanities. (FM)

The history of the development of research, particularly under Dr. M.F. Lynch, at Sheffield University in Britain is followed by a general review of the research areas in both information science and library science. (MBR)

Offers advice from library professionals to help library school graduates make good impressions at their first professional job interviews. Based on personal interviewing practices and the preferences of library professionals, suggestions are made to help job candidates with interview behavior, dress, and conversation. A sidebar lists seven tips…

Describes the accreditation process for library schools in the United States and Canada that is overseen by the American Library Association (ALA) Committee on Accreditation (COA). Principles of accreditation and standards that are under revision are discussed, and opportunities for participation by the Canadian library community are suggested.…

Presents an abstract of a planned session on teaching knowledge management, including knowledge management for information professionals; differences between teaching knowledge management in library schools and in business schools; knowledge practices for small groups; and current research. (LRW)

A growing number of American Library Association (ALA)-accredited library schools are offering distance education graduate programs, sparking a debate about the quality and acceptance of such degrees. Alumni of distance education Library and Information Science (LIS) programs were surveyed about their distance education experiences. Survey results…

When the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were adopted in many states, it was only one piece of the pie called Race to the Top (RttT). As states competed and clamored to win the Race to the Top dollars, they knew it came with strings attached. The biggest piece of string is called APPR, or Annual Professional Performance Review--and it is more…