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)

The findings of this study support the hypothesis that library school students who show a tendency to agree to restrictive measures on intellectual freedom also agree with attitudes characteristic of the authoritarian syndrome. (Author)

This twelfth edition of the Association of American Library Schools' Directory lists 1,800 library school faculty members, library educators, and doctoral students for 1981/82 from 102 member schools. Two sections provide listings by school of faculty members and subject areas and of personnel with title and school. (EJS)

Outlines theoretical and practical dimensions of the use of bibliometrics (i.e., the scientific study of recorded discourse) to enhance library school curricula. A proposal for a course at the master's level and future prospects for teaching bibliometrics are included. Twenty-six references and a course syllabus are appended. (EJS)

A brief review of the increasing need for library services to Hispanics includes reviews of two useful references. It is pointed out that library schools and the American Library Association can play a crucial role in providing quality library services for the Spanish-speaking, and programs at several library schools are mentioned. (LLS)

Lists 101 institutional members and almost 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty members and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Also included are institutional phone numbers, second language qualified faculty, AALS individual members, officers, liaison representatives, and…

Indicates various kinds of graduate information science programs available at 36 universities and their addresses and phone numbers. The booklet from which this material was taken also identifies additional programs and other ASIS publications, and its availability is given. (RBF)

Describes Missouri's program for training library science students in the use of online bibliographical tools. (FM)

Offers a view of the ongoing efforts in all academic fields to maintain the proper balance between theory and practice in the teaching of cataloging in library schools, based upon a survey of faculty in accredited institutions. (FM)

Urges the development of post-master's degree internship programs in academic libraries to further professional training and improve placement of new library school graduates. The history of library internship programs is reviewed and a new program of internship developed by AALS and ACRL is outlined. (RAA)

Speculates on why graduate library schools have not, in the persons of their professors, produced theoretical leadership in Library Science. The ideals of professional ethical standards are contrasted with present practice. (RAA)